Top Muslim Mosques in Wenshan
The most significant mosques in the Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province, known for their warm hospitality towards Muslim travelers. It is advisable for Muslim visitors to refer to this list for any important information they may need during their stay.
Wenshan Mosque （文山清真寺）
- Located in Wenshan County, Yunnan Province
- Established in 1985, covering an area of 0.7 acres
- Inscriptions inside include “Guoxing Jiaosheng” and “Zhenguang Puzhao”
- Current headmaster is Ma Guangyun, current imam is Xu Jialu
Dehou Kazuo Mosque in Wenshan City
- Proposed to be named one of the “Wenshan Prefecture Harmony Temple and Church” venues in 2020 by the State Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission
Wenping Mosque in Pingyuan Town, Yanshan County
- Similarly proposed to be named one of the “Wenshan Prefecture Harmony Temple and Church” venues in 2020
Tong’an Mosque in Jiayi Town, Yanshan County
- Similarly proposed to be named one of the “Wenshan Prefecture Harmony Temple and Church” venues in 2020
Mifei Mosque in Ameng Town, Yanshan County
- Similarly proposed to be named one of the “Wenshan Prefecture Harmony Temple and Church” venues in 2020
Guanyin Temple in Malipo
- Proposed to be named one of the “Wenshan Prefecture Harmony Temple and Church” venues in 2020
Wenshan Bajiazhai Mosque
- Location: Hongdian Township, Wenshan County, Yunnan Province
- The mosque was built by two Hui villages, Bajiazhai and Pingbazhai. The total building area of the mosque is 230 square meters. There are 40 households of believers, a total of 200 people, all of whom are Hui people.
- There are 8 imams in this mosque. There are 100 volumes of Buddhist scriptures.
Wenshan Mauk Mosque
- Location: Hongdian Township, Wenshan County, Yunnan
- The main prayer hall is in Chinese palace style, with a construction area of 1,176 square meters; the two side rooms have a construction area of 885 square meters, the bathroom is 192 square meters, the minaret and hall are 492 square meters, and the total construction area is 2,747 square meters.
Wenshan Huanglongba Mosque
- Location: Matang Township, Wenshan County, Yunnan Province
- Huanglongba Mosque was built in 1976. The prayer hall is a brick-wood structure with a construction area of 144 square meters. The total construction area of the mosque is 297 square meters
Yanshan Xiaoshiqiao Mosque
- Location: Jiayi Township, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province
- The mosque covers an area of 4.2 acres, with a main hall area of 210 square meters and a total mosque area of 550 square meters. There are three copies of the Koran in Arabic.
Yanshan Maodichong Mosque
- Location: Ameng Town, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province
- The Hui people in Maodichong Village have a history of more than 400 years. A residential mosque was built in the Qing Dynasty.
- The new mosque covers an area of 2.2 acres, the main hall has a construction area of 480 square meters, and the entire mosque has a construction area of 1,000 square meters.
Yanshan Maoli Mosque
- Location: Pingyuan Township, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province
- Maolong Mosque has a history of about 250 years. It was rebuilt in 1976. The current mosque covers an area of 1.4 acres. The prayer hall is in Chinese classical style with a construction area of 200 square meters.
- The total construction area of the whole mosque is about 800 square meters.
Yanshan Sanjia Village Mosque
- Location Tianxin Village, Pingyuan Town, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province
- The Sanjia Village Mosque was built in 1980. The prayer hall is in Chinese classical style with a construction area of 96 square meters and the entire mosque has a construction area of 246 square meters.
Yanshan Chongsheng Mosque
- Location: Pingyuan Town, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province
- The Chongsheng Mosque was built in 1991. There are 69 households of believers, a total of 350 people, all of whom are Hui people. There are 5 imams, 15 mullahs, and 10 school directors in this mosque.
- There are two copies of the Quran (60 copies) in the collection.
Yanshan Songmaopo Mosque
- Location: Pingyuan Town, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province
- The entire mosque covers an area of 6 mu, and the mosque’s prayer hall is a combination of Chinese and Western styles.
- The building area of the hall is about 500 square meters, and the building area of the entire mosque is 2,000 square meters.
Yanshan Tianxin Mosque
- Location: Tianxin Village, Pingyuan Town, Xianshan County, Yunnan Province
- The prayer hall is of Chinese classical style, with a construction area of 320 square meters and fine decoration and carving.
- The prayer hall is a general brick-wood structure with a steel-concrete facade and a construction area of 440 square meters.
Qiubei Xiaomatou Mosque
- Location: Jinping Town, Qiubei County, Yunnan Province
- The mosque was built in 1943. The prayer hall is a brick-wood palace-style with a construction area of 160 square meters.
- The entire mosque has a construction area of 380 square meters.
Qiubei Ball Factory Mosque
- Location: Qiubei County, Yunnan Province
- The mosque was built in 1991, covering an area of 0.2 acres.
- The prayer hall is a two-story cement building with a construction area of 60 square meters.
Qiubei Old City Mosque
- Location: Jinping Town, Qiubei County, Yunnan Province
- The mosque was built in 1988. The entire mosque covers an area of 1.8 acres. The prayer hall is a brick-wood palace-style with a construction area of 400 square meters.
- The entire mosque has a construction area of 800 square meters.
Qiubei Xinzhai Mosque
- Location: Rizhe Township, Qiubei County, Yunnan Province
- Xinzhai Mosque was built in 1872, covering an area of 3 mu. The prayer hall is a civil structure with a construction area of 350 square meters.
- The total construction area of the mosque is 1,650 square meters.
Qiubei New Town Mosque (丘北新城清真寺)
- Location: Jinping Town, Qiubei County, Yunnan Province
- The mosque was built in 1913, covering an area of about 1 mu. The prayer hall is a civil structure with a construction area of 150 square meters.
- The entire mosque has a construction area of 350 square meters and houses 90 copies of the Koran.
Qiubei Rizhe Mosque(丘北日者清真寺)
- Location: Rizhe Township, Qiubei County, Yunnan Province
- The mosque is also known as Songwuli Mosque. It has been rebuilt since 1909. It covers an area of 2.3 acres. The prayer hall is a civil structure with a construction area of 200 square meters.
- The entire mosque has a construction area of 600 square meters.
Qiubei Hewai Mosque(丘北河外清真寺)
- Location: Jinping Town, Libei County, Yunnan Province
The mosque was built in 1992, covering an area of 4 mu. The prayer hall is a brick-wood palace-style building with a construction area of 210 square meters. - The entire mosque has a construction area of 460 square meters. It houses 30 copies of the Koran and 50 volumes of the complete Miscellaneous Studies.
Guangnan Mosque(广南清真寺)
- Address: Chengguan Township, Guangnan County, Yunnan Province
- Guangnan Mosque was first built in the Qing Dynasty and rebuilt in 1980. It covers an area of 1.1 acres. The prayer hall is an old-style palace building with an area of 70 square meters. The entire mosque has a construction area of 350 square meters and houses 73 copies of the Koran.
These mosques not only serve as important places for religious activities among the Hui and other Muslim communities in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, but also play a crucial role in promoting ethnic unity and cultural exchange.
