Tianjin South Great Mosque, Islamic sanctuary in Hongqiao District, China.

Tianjin South Great Mosque is an Islamic sanctuary in Hongqiao District covering about 5,000 square meters. The complex comprises four main structures: a prayer hall, entry hall, screen wall, and preaching hall.

The mosque was first built in 1822, the second year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing dynasty, and was expanded in 1899, the 25th year of Guangxu. It was completed in 1909, the first year of Xuantong, as the largest mosque in North China at the time. In 1966 it was converted into Radio Factory No. 13, and a short circuit caused a fire in 1967 that destroyed the Qing-era prayer hall, leaving only the gate hall and the ablution rooms.

The prayer hall's walls carry brick carvings and wood carvings, and both the hall and its courtyard are hung with Arabic script and Chinese-language plaques and couplets. The gate lintel bears a brick-carved inscription reading "Qingzhen Dasi" (Great Mosque). Since the 1980s the square outside has hosted a snack street that after 2022 became a breakfast spot in Tianjin.

Non-Muslim visitors have restricted access to the prayer hall during worship times. It is best to visit outside prayer hours and check ahead regarding visitor policies and timing.

The complex houses two miniature copies of the Quran, each the size of half a matchbox. These extraordinary handcrafted objects demonstrate the skill and devotion of earlier scribes and binders.