📜 About & history
The Nantong Mosque was built in 1922 on the initiative of the Muslim officer Li Weizhong, who raised donations from Muslims of several cities, with support from the famous Chinese industrialist Zhang Jian. Located at Xijiajing in central Nantong, it is an Arab-style building in a quiet courtyard and serves the city's Hui community.
🕌 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
Xijiajing, central Nantong, Jiangsu
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 江苏省南通市崇川区习家井
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🚇 How to reach the mosque
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Bus
City buses serve the Xijiajing area of central Nantong.
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From downtown
In central Nantong, a short distance from the main city square.
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Useful tip
A quiet courtyard with Arab-style architecture. 请带我去南通清真寺