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Kuqa Grand Mosque

库车大清真寺
📍 Kuqa · Aksu Prefecture 🏛️ 16th century

📜 About & history

The Kuqa Grand Mosque is the second-largest mosque in Xinjiang after the Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar. First built in 1559 by Ishaq Wali, it was destroyed by fire in 1918 and rebuilt in 1931. Its courtyard preserves the remains of an old Islamic religious court, and in 2013 it was listed among China's National Key Cultural Relics.

🕌 Prayer & visiting

TraditionSunni

Open for the five daily prayers, with the main Friday Jumu'ah gathering around midday; ablution (wudu) facilities are on site. Modest dress is requested.

📍 Address

Old Town, Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 新疆阿克苏地区库车市老城区
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🚇 How to reach the mosque

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Bus

City buses reach the old-town area; a taxi is easiest.

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From downtown

About a 10-minute drive northwest of new Kuqa toward the old town.

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Useful tip

A heritage landmark; dress modestly. 请带我去库车大寺

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