📜 About & history
The Beytulla Mosque is the largest mosque in Yining (Ghulja), capital of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. First built in 1773, it was the first mosque in Ili funded directly by the Qing government. Its gate, modelled on ancient Chinese city gates with dougong brackets and flying eaves, survives as a nationally protected relic while the main halls were rebuilt on the original site.
🕌 Prayer & visiting
Open for the five daily prayers, with the main Friday Jumu'ah gathering around midday; ablution (wudu) facilities are on site. Modest dress is requested.
📍 Address
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🚇 How to reach the mosque
City buses reach central Yining near the mosque.
In the heart of Yining, a short taxi ride from most hotels.
Close to the historic Kazanqi quarter. 请带我去拜图拉清真寺