Tianxin Mosque in Yanshan County, Wenshan

Basic Information

Chinese Name: 砚山平远田心清真寺
English Name: Tianxin Mosque in Yanshan County, Wenshan
Keywords: Tianxin Mosque in Yanshan County, Hui nationality, mosque construction
Location: Tianxin Village, Pingyuan Town, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province

About the Mosque

Tianxin Mosque is located in Tianxin Village (田心村), Pingyuan Town (平远镇), Yanshan County (砚山县), Yunnan Province. Originally built in 1805 AD (嘉庆十年), the mosque covers an area of 3100 square meters.

In 1975, Tianxin Mosque was destroyed. It was rebuilt on its original site in February 1979. While its shape resembles the original temple, its structure has been updated to a steel-reinforced construction.

Construction Features

Tianxin Mosque is a palace-like structure built primarily from bricks. The bell tower, added later, is a three-story steel-reinforced building standing 31 meters high. The mosque’s architecture reflects a blend of traditional Islamic style and modern construction techniques.

Main Buildings

Main Hall

  • Size: 620 square meters
  • Height: 17 meters
  • Capacity: 300 to 400 people
  • Description: The main hall boasts a magnificent structure with ample space for worship.

Tianxin Mosque in Yanshan County, Wenshan

Worship Building

  • Height: Over 30 meters
  • Description: An imposing three-story building that enhances the mosque’s grandeur.

Quadrangle Courtyard

  • Location: Between the main hall and the worship building
  • Description: A stone-paved area providing a serene space for reflection.

New Main Hall

  • Height: 28 meters
  • Construction: Second-floor steel-reinforced structure
  • Capacity: Over 1000 worshippers
  • Side-Rooms: West and east side-rooms located on either side of the main hall
  • Facilities:
    • 8 classrooms
    • 2 conference rooms
    • Several lodging rooms
    • 6 storerooms

Tianxin Mosque stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of the Hui Muslim community in Yanshan County. Its combination of traditional design and modern construction techniques makes it an architectural and cultural landmark in the region.