Xi'an Mosque
Xi'an Mosque
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Dating back to the Ming period, this mosque features inner courtyards that bear more of a resemblance to a Chinese temple.
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Michele G
Trento, Italy25 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Paraphrasing a famous advertisement of a well-known Italian beer brand now 30 years old and interpreted by the legendary Renzo Arbore I can, with regret, say that the price of the ticket is not worth the visit that is limited to a walk through a couple of dilapidated courtyards as many I have seen in these 21 days of visit to China. The mosque? Not received, since we were literally “invited” to go out as non-Muslims. And here I stop.
First and last experience at a mosque. There are many other places in the world worthy of my visit and respect. Not to be repeated.
First and last experience at a mosque. There are many other places in the world worthy of my visit and respect. Not to be repeated.
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Written 18 August 2024
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imperatrixalteria
Western Ireland, Ireland18 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The attraction with this mosque are its gardens. Xi'an is a busy, bustling city. The mosque provides welcome reprieve, fresh air in the middle of the town centre, beautiful architecture and plants. The prayer hall is not accessible for anyone not praying, as is the case with many mosques. It is not the main attraction, the gardens and its pavilions and plants are the attraction.
Written 19 October 2023
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Maxim B
Ottawa, Canada851 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Unless you visited during one of the prayers, you could not tell this is a mosque. Architecturally, there are no signs. Minaret is a the storey pagoda. When you look closely, there's are some inscriptions in Arabic but they are mostly rubbed off. More prominent inscriptions address in Chinese. The general conditions of the complex is rare poor, but I saw since renovations in progress on the north side.
What I found interesting is a large information board in Chinese, Arabic and English about the peaceful nature of Islam.
I'm glad the mosque is functioning. It is important to preserve sites like this.
What I found interesting is a large information board in Chinese, Arabic and English about the peaceful nature of Islam.
I'm glad the mosque is functioning. It is important to preserve sites like this.
Written 26 December 2020
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vmimartins
Guimaraes, Portugal1,532 contributions
Jul 2011
I have visited others mosques in other countries – some modern like the Hassan II in Casablanca others historical like the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo – I never saw one like this one. Can´t even compare it. For me this mosque is like a Chinese garden, with plants and pavilions, a very peaceful place. A must visit.
On the outside, the bustling and labyrinthine muslin quarter is also a place to walk around and enjoy... a truly living place
On the outside, the bustling and labyrinthine muslin quarter is also a place to walk around and enjoy... a truly living place
Written 19 September 2011
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latravelller
Sydney, Australia87 contributions
The muslim quarter, near the great mosque is filled with street vendors and little restaurants selling really tasty food. There you will find a lot of the cuisine that is famous in the region, and dumplings galore.
Really recommend you go and have a look!
Really recommend you go and have a look!
Written 27 August 2009
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emiana
London, UK195 contributions
This is a beautiful mosque. It was fascinating to see the influence of Islam in China, which is not the first thought for a Westerner (Islam usually is associated with Middle East or the 'Stans). The mix of Chinese and Islamic art is also a wonderful sight. The mosque is tranquil and is an excellent place to spend some time and learn something new. The area around it is great as well - loads of shops, interesting (and delicious) food stalls and friendly people.
Written 27 May 2008
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onechase
Los Angeles, California15 contributions
The mosque is located in Xian's muslim quarter, which is well worth a visit only if to sample very tasty Chinese Muslim cuisine. For those uninitiated in the multiculturalism of China's past, it's a fantastic place to see. And it's a welcome respite from Xian, which is not the world's prettiest city. Seeing the call to prayer is interesting, but be aware that you cannot enter the main mosque building during prayer, and Western women should dress modestly to avoid stares.
Written 4 January 2007
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Santomanca
Shanghai, China82 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
After living in too many different culturel and religions countries. This is very interesting muslim mosque i ever seen. Old and Chinese style building. If you don't look nicely might think this is house or temple.
After i see this difference I understand how imported to travel for understanding world.
After i see this difference I understand how imported to travel for understanding world.
Written 12 March 2016
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AlexPOxford_UK
Oxford, UK139 contributions
As most reviewers suggest this is one of the most beautiful and 'different' areas in Xi'an. An opportunity to mix and deal with one of the Muslim Chinese ethnicities the Huis. Very good shopping opportunities and the place where you have to be a master in haggling (more than anywhere else in China). Street food is tasty and the Hui cuisine has its own uniqueness, so try it (worth taking the risk). Yang Rou Pao Mo (a form of mutton stew in which you crumble the local Hui bread) is a local dish that one must try. There is also a variety of sweets offered in the street -some deep fried- very different from the western ones. However, my advice is to avoid restaurants in this streets. The service is awful and the food in some of them is of really dubious hygiene and quality.
Written 2 August 2010
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TheEagleGuy
Stockport, UK507 contributions
We entered the mosque via the busy bazaar that surrounds it. It really was a relief to get away from the noise and smell of that area and into the clean and calm mosque.
At first it almost looks like some sort of Buddhist or Confucian temple, or even some sort of park, rather than a mosque. But when one studies the various buildings and status it suddenly becomes clear that the writing is in Arabic and not in Chinese.
Non-Muslims have access to all area except the mosque itself which is only open to Muslims that have come to worship.
At first it almost looks like some sort of Buddhist or Confucian temple, or even some sort of park, rather than a mosque. But when one studies the various buildings and status it suddenly becomes clear that the writing is in Arabic and not in Chinese.
Non-Muslims have access to all area except the mosque itself which is only open to Muslims that have come to worship.
Written 10 September 2008
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