东关清真大寺
Dongguan Great Mosque
Dongguan Mosque is located at No. 34 Dongguan Street, Chengdong District. It was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, more than 600 years ago. It is one of the four major mosques in the northwest and the largest Islamic temple in Qinghai Province. The building combines Chinese-style cornices and brackets, Islamic geometric patterns and Tibetan gilded vases. The worship hall can accommodate thousands of people at the same time, making it a spectacular gathering on Sunday.
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东关清真大寺
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
It is located on Dongguan Street in the city center and can be reached directly by bus No. 1, 2, and 23; it is adjacent to Xiananguan Street and very close to Xining Station. It is about 3 stops away from the train station by bus or you can take a taxi.
Practical notes
Non-Muslims are strictly prohibited from entering the interior of the prayer hall and can only visit in the courtyard, cloister and square; dress appropriately, do not show shoulders or wear short skirts, keep quiet when visiting, and do not take pictures of worshipers. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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