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Zhongwei Grand Mosque

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📍 Zhongwei · Central Zhongwei 🏛️ Ming dynasty (mid-1500s) 👥 approx. 3,000

📜 About & history

The principal grand mosque of Zhongwei city, situated on the Yellow River banks where it meets the Tengger Desert; built during the Ming dynasty, its design combines Islamic decorative arts with traditional Chinese architecture in a distinctive harmony.

🕌 Prayer & visiting

TraditionSunni (Hanafi)

Open for five daily prayers, Friday Jumu'ah around midday; wudu facilities on site. Modest dress required.

📍 Address

Central Zhongwei City, Ningxia
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 宁夏中卫市中心

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🚇 How to reach the mosque

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Bus

City buses and taxis available.

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From downtown

In city center.

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Useful tip

Serves the local Muslim community. 请带我去中卫清真大寺