Botou Mosque
泊头清真寺
A Ming dynasty mosque on the Grand Canal, with a large complex that ranks among the biggest mosques in North China and is a national key cultural heritage site.
Botou Mosque was first built during the Yongle reign of the Ming dynasty. It stands on the east bank of the canal and includes the Wangyue Tower, the prayer hall, and the north and south lecture halls. The buildings use traditional Chinese timber construction, with hip-and-gable and double-eaved roofs, and the brick and wood carvings are finely detailed. The main prayer hall can hold more than 1,000 worshippers. It is about 50 km from downtown Cangzhou. Botou Station is served by both high-speed and regular trains, and the mosque can be combined with the Iron Lion or Wuqiao in a single day. Dress modestly and check prayer times before your visit.
Opening hours
Open daytime