Kaifeng East Mosque
开封东大寺
The largest existing mosque in Kaifeng, combining a traditional Chinese hall layout with Islamic decoration. It is surrounded by a Hui community and halal snacks.
Kaifeng East Mosque lies in the Hui community in the eastern part of the old city. Its origins date back to the Ming dynasty, but most of the surviving buildings were rebuilt in the Qing. It is a national key cultural relic protection site. The mosque follows the traditional Chinese hall layout, and its large prayer hall combines painted beams and rafters with Arabic-script ornament. Auxiliary buildings include a women's mosque. Non-Muslims may visit politely outside prayer times, dressing modestly and not entering the prayer hall. The surrounding lanes are home to many time-honored halal shops, where you can sample lamb and beef snacks.
Opening hours
Open outside prayer times (hours set by temple)
Nearby sights
- Former Residence of Liu Qingxia
- Shuanglong Lane
- Drum Tower Night Market
- Shudian Street
- Qishengjiao Folk Culture Street
- Daxiangguo Temple
- Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall
- Zhouqiao Bridge & Bian River Site