Niujie Mosque

Niujie Mosque is a house of worship in the Niujie district of Beijing that blends Chinese building forms with Islamic features throughout its design. The structure contains a prayer hall, separate areas for men and women, and a tower for viewing the moon.

The structure was built in 996 during the Northern Song Dynasty and received its official name in 1474 under Emperor Chenghua of the Ming Dynasty. This long history shows how the place proved itself as a religious site across the centuries.

The mosque serves as a gathering place for Muslims in Beijing, where daily prayers happen and the community comes together during special times like Ramadan. It shapes neighborhood life as a center where faith and community are lived out.

The building has separate areas for men and women so everyone can pray as faith requires. The main prayer room can hold up to a thousand people, so many visitors are welcome even on important days.

The building blends traditional Chinese wooden structures with Arabic decorative patterns, showing a rare mixing of two cultures. On the walls and columns you can see inscriptions in Chinese and Arabic script side by side.

Location: Niujie Subdistrict

Inception: 1442

Architectural style: Chinese architecture

Address: 中国北京市西城区牛街18号

GPS coordinates: 39.88444,116.35806

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02