Mausoleum of the Hami Kings
哈密回王墓
The family cemetery of the Hui Kings of Hami, where an Islamic domed tomb stands beside a Chinese-style wooden pavilion tomb, next to the Aitigar Mosque with its forest of wooden pillars.
The Mausoleum of the Hami Kings is a national key cultural heritage site, where the Qing-dynasty Hui Kings of Hami and their families are buried. The main tomb is the Da Gongbai of Boxi'er, the seventh Hui King. Its square burial chamber is topped by a green dome, and its outer walls are covered with blue and white glazed tiles, which makes it a classic Islamic building. Beside it, a wooden pavilion tomb with upturned eaves and bracketed roof structures reflects the fusion of Uyghur and Han architecture. Within the grounds, the Aitigar Mosque is one of the larger old mosques in Xinjiang. Its prayer hall has a forest of wooden pillars and fine painted decoration. The mausoleum shares a scenic area with the Hui King's Palace, and women should dress appropriately when entering the mosque.
Opening hours
About 10:00–19:30 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Hami Hui King's Palace
- Hami Museum
- Baishitou Scenic Area
- Hami Devil City (Wubao Yardang)
- Dahaidao Yardang
- Yiwu Populus Euphratica Forest