Xiguan Mosque
西关清真大寺
The largest mosque in central Lanzhou. First built in the Ming dynasty, the present mosque has a tall green dome and minarets, and it is a landmark at Xiguan Crossroads.
Xiguan Mosque is at Xiguan Crossroads in Chengguan District. It was first built in the Ming dynasty and is one of Lanzhou's oldest and largest mosques. The current buildings were rebuilt in the 1990s. The large green dome and the tall minarets on either side are very striking, and they look especially beautiful when lit up at night. The mosque is a place of worship, so non-Muslim visitors usually view it from the outside. To enter, permission is required, so dress modestly and avoid disturbing prayer times. There are many halal restaurants nearby, making it easy to stop for a bowl of beef noodles on the way.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable all day
Nearby sights
- Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street & Dazhong Lane
- Zhongshan Bridge (Yellow River Iron Bridge)
- Lanzhou Prefecture City God Temple
- Zhengning Road Night Market
- Memorial of the Eighth Route Army Lanzhou Office
- Baita (White Pagoda) Mountain Park
- Jinchengguan Cultural Expo Park
- Lanzhou Museum (Baiyi Temple Pagoda)