Religion

Dongsi Mosque

 

images15The mosque faces the east. The existing buildings include two gates, a minaret, a worship hall and so on. The first gate was rebuilt in 1920. Originally, there was a minaret inside the second gate. The worship hall can accommodate 500 people and the lections of the Alcoran are carved on the hall’s arches. There are 5 wing halls and 3 wing rooms respectively on the southern and northern parts of the courtyard with ambulatories in front of all of them. These buildings feature the Ming Dynasty architectural style. Many precious cultural relics are preserved in the mosque. In the library located at the southern wing hall, you can find various versions of the Alcoran. The most precious one is a hand-written copy from the Yuan Dynasty. Also there are books presented by the emperor of Egypt.

Address:No.13, the Dongsi South Street, Dongcheng District
Phone:(8610)6525-7824

Zhengyuan Mosque

 

images14The Zhengyuan Mosque is one of the Islamic Mosques in Beijing. It is located in Xicheng District.

Address:No.40 Guanyingyuan Xi Area, Xicheng District
Phone:(8610)6618-1966

Fayuan Mosque

 

images13The Fayuan Mosque was founded unknown age, the Qing Dynasty repaired it. The Fayuan Mosque has been officially open to the Muslim. It was designated as a foreign host the 2008 Olympic Games venues for religious activities.

Address:No.200 Dewai Street, Xicheng District
Phone:(8610)6201-6131

Dongsi Mosque

 

images12The Dongsi Mosque is the city’s second largest mosque. It is the headquarters of the Beijing branch of the China Islamic Association and houses valuable Islamic manuscripts in its library.

Address:No.13 Dongxinan Street, Dongcheng Distirct
Phone:(8610)5165-0066

The Taoist Tample of DongYue

 

images11It is the first intact temple in Dao religion that located beside modern street . It was first built in Yuan dynasty. Since it was built, the burning incense haven’t intermit and became to the most place what hold society activities in Beijing. It own three manys, many joss, many stele and many plaque.

Address:Chaoyangmenwai Street, Dongcheng District
Phone:(8610)6551-0151
Website:The Taoist Tample of DongYue