
Tengcheng Mosque in Tengchong County, Baoshan
Tengcheng Mosque (腾城清真寺) is located in Wugu Village (无古村), Tengchong County (腾冲县), Yunnan Province (云南省). The mosque features a complete architectural complex and is relatively large in scale. It also includes an affiliated guesthouse.
- Chinese Name: Tengcheng Mosque (腾城清真寺)
- Location: Wugu Village (无古村), Tengchong County (腾冲县), Yunnan Province (云南省)
- Institutional Role: Headquarters of the Tengchong County Islamic Association (腾冲县伊斯兰教协会)
- Affiliated Facility: One guesthouse
Architectural Scale
Structure and Organization
Tengcheng Mosque (腾城清真寺) is well-constructed and relatively large in scale. It also enjoys favorable economic conditions. The Tengchong County Islamic Association (腾冲县伊斯兰教协会) is headquartered in this mosque.
Surrounding Facilities
Affiliated Guesthouse
The mosque operates an affiliated guesthouse, formerly known as “Tengchong County Second Hostel” (腾冲县第二旅社), which was originally a private property owned by an overseas Chinese. It has since been donated to the Hui (回族) community of the entire county and is now managed by the mosque. The annual net profit of the guesthouse exceeds 10,000 yuan. This income is used to maintain the real estate of mosques across the county and to support mosque-run schools.
Geographic and Transportation Overview
Location and Environment
Tengcheng Mosque (腾城清真寺) is situated in Wugu Village (无古村), Tengchong County (腾冲县), Yunnan Province (云南省). Tengchong (腾冲) is located near the border of China and Myanmar, with a hot and humid climate and abundant rainfall. The area is also known for its beautiful scenery. Approximately 600 Hui (回民) residents live in the county seat.