Monday, October 20, 2025

Datong Grand Mosque 大同清真大寺

The mosque was built in 628 during the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt during the reign of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. It is a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Arabic designs. We walked in through the west gate of the mosque which is just beside to our hotel.


The west entrance







A traditional Chinese screen wall



Signs in Arabic and Chinese
The prayer hall is off limit to non-muslims





A minaret with flying eaves





Chinese style minaret



Another Chinese screen wall



The east entrance




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