📜 About & history
The Tongxin Great Mosque is the oldest and largest historic mosque in Ningxia. It is believed to have originated in the 14th century during the Yuan dynasty on the site of a former Mongolian Buddhist temple, and was reconsecrated as a mosque in the early Ming; major renovations followed in the 16th century, 1791, and 1907, with an expansion in 1936. Built in Chinese brick-and-timber palatial style with dougong brackets and flying eaves rather than domes, it embodies a fusion of Hui and Han architecture. In October 1936 the Red Army held a public meeting here that founded the Yuhai County Hui Autonomous Government, the first Communist-era autonomous county; protected as a revolutionary site, it was the only major Islamic building in Ningxia to survive the Cultural Revolution and is a national key cultural heritage site.
🕌 Prayer & visiting
Five daily prayers and Friday Jumu'ah at midday continue at this historic mosque; times vary seasonally.
📍 Address
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🚇 How to reach the mosque
In the old town of Tongxin County; reachable by taxi and local bus. Ask for 'Tongxin Qingzhen Dasi'.
Tongxin is roughly 130-150 km south of Yinchuan Hedong International Airport; about 1.5-2 hours by car.
In the old town of Tongxin, separate from the newer county seat; a short taxi ride within the old town.
A famous national landmark blending Islam, Chinese architecture, and revolutionary history; a must-see in Ningxia. 请带我去同心清真大寺