Nandouya Mosque
The Nandouya Mosque (Chinese: 南豆芽清真寺; pinyin: Nándòuyá Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.
| Nandouya Mosque | |
|---|---|
南豆芽清真寺 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Dongcheng, Beijing, China |
  Beijing | |
| Geographic coordinates | 39°55′41.4″N 116°25′57.3″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Chinese |
| Completed | 1879 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 200 worshippers |
| Site area | 1,600 m2 |
History
The mosque was originally constructed in 1879 during the Qing Dynasty.[1] In 2003, the mosque was relocated to its current location which is around 100 meters from its original location due to the development of the city. The new mosque was constructed with a cost of CNY8 million, collected from the Beijing City Government and donation from local Muslims.[2]
Architecture
The mosque has a capacity of 200 worshipers and spans over an area of 1,600 m2. It was built with orientation facing east and west with an Islamic lintel topped with a crescent moon on top of it.[2] It also has a meeting room.[3] The front of the mosque is a courtyard surrounded by corridors.[1]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance north of Chaoyangmen Station of Beijing Subway.
See also
References
- "Nandouya Mosque". Beijing Tourism. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- "Nandouya Mosque". IslamChina Travel. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- Anwar, Akhirul (9 November 2019). "Muslim Etnis Hui China Rayakan Maulid Nabi di Masjid Nandouya Beijing" [Ethnic Hui Muslims Celebrated Mawlid at Beijing's Nandouya Mosque]. Kabar24 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 January 2022.