📜 About & history
The Phoenix Mosque takes its name from its layout, said to resemble a phoenix with outstretched wings. Its origins are traced to the Tang dynasty (627-649); after destruction near the end of the Song, it was rebuilt in 1281 with the support of Ala al-Din, a Persian settler in Hangzhou. During the Yuan and Ming dynasties Hangzhou was a thriving maritime-trade port with a substantial Muslim community, and the mosque preserves important Arabic and Persian tombstone inscriptions. It is counted among the four great ancient mosques of China and is a nationally protected cultural relic.
🕌 Prayer & visiting
An active mosque open for the five daily prayers and the Friday Jumu'ah gathering around midday; ablution facilities on site. It remains the religious center for Hangzhou's Muslim community; visitors should dress modestly and respect prayer times.
📍 Address
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🚇 How to reach the mosque
- Line 1 Ding'an Road （定安路） Exit D
Buses stop nearby at the Qinghefang and Huimin Road stops on Zhongshan Middle Road, a short walk away.
Central and close to the West Lake and Qinghefang old street tourist areas; from the West Lake or Wulin Square area it is about 10-15 minutes by taxi.
On historic Zhongshan Middle Road near the Southern Song Imperial Street. Take Metro Line 1 to Ding'an Road Station (Exit D) and walk a few minutes.
Combines well with a walk along the Southern Song Imperial Street and Qinghefang. Dress modestly. Taxi phrase: 请带我去凤凰寺