Baytulla Mosque
拜图拉清真寺
A famous mosque in the Ili region, built during the reign of the Qing emperor Qianlong. Its tall brick minaret is a landmark of Yining's old town.
Baytulla Mosque (now known as Jiefang South Road Mosque) was first built during the reign of Qing emperor Qianlong. Legend has it that the imperial court provided funds for its construction. It is one of the oldest mosques in the Ili region. The surviving minaret is a brick tower with an arched doorway, and it is protected as a regional cultural relic. In front of the mosque is the old town's commercial district, and the minaret is especially striking when lit up at night. Non-Muslims are generally only permitted to view the exterior. Please do not disturb worshippers during prayer times, and dress modestly. It can be visited on foot together with Kashgar Street and Hanren Street.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Kazanqi Folk Tourism Area
- Shaanxi Great Mosque of Yining
- Hanren Street Bazaar
- Liuxing Street, Yining
- Ili River Bridge & Riverside
- Lin Zexu Memorial Museum, Ili
- Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Museum
- Jingyuan Temple & Qapqal Xibe Culture