📜 About & history
The Erdaoqiao Mosque succeeds the early-20th-century Turpan Mosque (Tulufan Mosque), which stood at the Erdaoqiao crossroads until it was demolished in 2002 for the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar project. It was rebuilt just south of the original site and renamed the Erdaoqiao Mosque, reopening in 2004. Covering about 2,400 square metres with capacity for around 300 worshippers, it was one of the first mosques in northwest China formally opened to tourists. It stands beside the landmark Grand Bazaar in the heart of Urumqi's Uyghur commercial quarter.
🕌 Prayer & visiting
Holds daily prayers and a Friday congregation; also receives ticketed visitors as part of the Grand Bazaar tourism area.
📍 Address
🇨🇳 Inside China use Baidu or Amap; Google Maps needs a VPN.
🚇 How to reach the mosque
- Line 1 Erdaoqiao （二道桥）
At the Erdaoqiao / International Grand Bazaar hub; numerous city bus routes serve the Grand Bazaar — confirm route numbers locally.
From the city centre head to the International Grand Bazaar at Erdaoqiao; the mosque stands right beside the bazaar's landmark tower.
In central Tianshan District next to the International Grand Bazaar; reachable by Metro Line 1 to Erdaoqiao or a short taxi ride.
Beside the famous International Grand Bazaar and open to visitors; dress modestly and respect prayer times. To ask a driver to take you there, say: 请带我去二道桥清真寺