Huaisheng Mosque (Remember the Sage Mosque)
Last Update : 2006-10-12 15:24:11 - Guangzhou City is the cradle of the Marine Silk Road in the ancient China. Along with the development of marine trade, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity were introduced to Guangzhou City. Huaisheng Mosque, one of the four ancient mosques of Islam in China, is a site of historical importance connected to the Marine Silk Road.
- Last Update : 2006-10-23 17:05:50
- Huaisheng Mosque is one of the earliest mosques established after Islam was introduced to China and was built in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). To commemorate the founder of Islam - Mohammed, the mosque is called Huaisheng (remember the Sage). The mosque now standing was rebuilt in 1695 in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). Its main features are Sandao Men, Wangyue Lou, Church Hall and Sutra-Preserved Pavilion.
- Last Update : 2006-10-12 15:24:59
- There is an eye-catching sight in the southwest corner of the mosque, called the Light Tower which was built using typical Arabian architecture. The tower stands 36 meters (about 118 feet) high and there are two spiral staircases inside, circling the central axis to the top of the tower. In ancient times, the Light Tower was a beacon overlooking Zhujiang River guiding Arabian ships. Businessmen would always know they were near Guangzhou when they saw the tower.
- Last Update : 2006-10-12 15:25:15
- The Huaisheng Mosque and Light Tower are symbols of the friendship between Islamic countries and China, which also offer an insight into the study of Islamic development in China.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 5 |
| Opening Hours: |
06:10 to 17:00 |
Recommended
Time for a Visit: |
Half an hour |
| Bus Route: |
56,74 |
