Founded in 996 AD during the Liao Dynasty, Niujie Mosque stands as Beijing's oldest and most significant mosque. Located in the historic Niujie (Ox Street) Muslim Quarter, this national cultural heritage site has served the capital's Hui community for over 1,000 years, blending Chinese and Islamic architectural traditions.
Why It Stands Out?Millennium of Worship – Continuous operation since 996 ADArchitectural Uniqueness – Only mosque with Chinese imperial dragon motifsLiving Cultural Tapestry – Witness the fusion of Islamic and Han traditions