Beijing's oldest mosque, founded in 996 under the Liao, rebuilt in 1443 and enlarged in 1696, built in Chinese temple style but facing Mecca to the west. It anchors the Hui Muslim quarter of Niujie, where halal butchers and snack shops with Arabic signs line the street.
- Address
- 18 Niujie Street, Xicheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 07:00-18:00 (visitbeijing.com.cn); non-Muslims cannot enter the prayer hall
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- CNY 10 for foreign visitors (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Dress modestly; the Wangyue Pavilion, used to sight the new moon, stands at the front of the courtyard (visitbeijing.com.cn).
- Lonely Planet (2025) lists it among the sights of Dashilar and Xicheng South; eat along Niujie afterwards.