Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque
Masjid Muhammad Cheng Hoo
A mosque styled like a Chinese palace, in red, green, and gold with pagoda-style roofs. It honors the Ming dynasty navigator Zheng He and is the hub of the Chinese Muslim community.
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque was built in 2002 by the Indonesian Chinese Muslim Association. Modeled on the Niujie Mosque in Beijing, it is painted in red, green, and yellow, and its roof takes the form of an octagonal Chinese pagoda, symbolizing the fusion of Islam and Chinese culture. The mosque is not large. Beside it are a relief of Zheng He's voyages and information panels. It is located in the city center near Gentengkali Road, free to visit, and open outside prayer times. Visitors must remove their shoes and dress appropriately before entering the prayer hall.
Opening hours
All day (avoid visiting during services)
Nearby sights
- Surabaya City Hall
- Museum Surabaya (Siola)
- Hotel Majapahit
- Jalan Tunjungan
- Heroes Monument Surabaya
- Gedung Negara Grahadi
- Kampung Lawas Maspati
- Boen Bio Temple