Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia – Hohhot Mosque

📍Location : China, Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, Huimin District, Tongdao S Rd, 通道南街28号邮政编码: 010020https://maps.app.goo.gl/7wbohUYiWHwNxoJS8

Hohhot Mosque – Islamic Heritage on the Mongolian SteppeHohhot Mosque, established in 1693, is the oldest and largest mosque in Inner Mongolia, serving as a key religious and cultural center for the Hui Muslim community. Blending Chinese, Arabic, and Mongolian architecture, it features a green dome, traditional courtyard layout, and calligraphy-adorned prayer hall. Rooted in Silk Road history, the mosque remains active today with daily prayers, religious education, and major Eid celebrations.
Why It Stands Out?Cultural Crossroads – The only mosque merging Chinese, Islamic, and Mongolian aestheticsSilk Road Legacy – A living testament to historic trade routesCommunity Anchor – Preserving Hui identity amid Mongol majority
Local Tip Try "shouba lamb" at nearby halal restaurants – a Hui-Muslim take on Mongolian cuisine!Did You Know? The mosque’s minaret doubles as a moon observatory for determining Islamic lunar dates.