Xianxian Mosque, Large mosque and cemetery in Yuexiu District, China.
The Xianxian Mosque spans 1,860 square meters with a two-story prayer hall, pavilion, wing rooms, and facilities distributed across multiple buildings.
Founded during the Tang Dynasty in 629, the mosque contains the burial site of forty Arabic Muslim missionaries who introduced Islam to China.
The mosque adopts Ming Dynasty architectural elements while incorporating traditional Arabic features, reflecting the fusion of Chinese and Islamic design principles.
The mosque accommodates 3,000 worshipers and stands at 901 Jiefang North Road, within walking distance from the Guangzhou railway station.
The structure features a garden layout with trees and flowers throughout its grounds, with an unusual placement of a cemetery on its rooftop.
Location: Yuexiu District
Inception: 629
Capacity: 3000
GPS coordinates: 23.14822,113.25548
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:03
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