Lingshan Islamic Holy Tombs
灵山圣墓
The tombs of two Islamic sages who came to China to preach in the Tang dynasty. Zheng He is said to have visited to offer incense before his fifth voyage to the Western Ocean. It is a World Heritage site.
The Lingshan Holy Tombs lie on the southern slope of Lingshan, on the eastern outskirts of Quanzhou. Tradition holds that they are the tombs of two Islamic sages who came to Quanzhou to preach during the Tang dynasty. They are among the oldest and best-preserved Islamic holy sites in China. Behind the tombs, a covered walkway houses a Yuan dynasty Arabic stele and a stele recording Zheng He's offering of incense. Nearby is the “Wind-Moving Stone.” Free admission. A visit takes about 40 minutes. Together with Qingjing Mosque, it forms a multi-faith route in Quanzhou. A taxi from the old town takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30 (check official sources)
Nearby sights
- Quanzhou Maritime Museum
- Chengtian Temple
- Tonghuai Guanyue Temple
- Zhenwu Temple
- Qingjing Mosque
- Zhongshan Road & Bell Tower
- Quanzhou Confucian Temple
- West Street (Xijie)