Top 10 attractions in Ningxia, China
- By Elaine Duan
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Nanguan Mosque 南关清真大寺
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Muslims walks out of the Nanguan Mosque after finishing a daily prayer. [Photo: China.org.cn] |
Conveniently located in downtown Yinchuan, Nanguan Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for tourists to experience the local Muslim culture.
Rebuilt in 1981, the mosque covers an area of 2,074 square meters. The two-story Arabic-style architecture, characterized by grand domes, arched doors and windows, can accommodate over 1,300 worshipers at a time.
The upper floor has a spacious prayer hall and a balcony, and the ground floor has a shower room, small prayer hall, women's prayer hall, Arabic language school, offices and a reception room. In front of the building is a fountain featuring a leaping display of water.
As one of the most important attractions, it has been visited by many dignitaries from around the world.
Tips:
Admission: 8 yuan
Working Hours: all day
How to get there: Take bus No. 1, 2, 3, 11, 19 or 20 at downtown Yinchuan and get off at South Gate Square.
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