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Changzhi North Mosque

长治市清真北寺
📍 Changzhi · City centre 🏛️ 1454 AD (Jingtai 5, Ming dynasty)

📜 About & history

The Changzhi North Mosque was built in 1454 during the Jingtai era of the Ming dynasty, with a prayer hall and ablution facilities. As the Muslim population grew, Imam Ma Boliang rebuilt it in 1912. It covers 12 mu; its main hall is Chinese palace-style with a later Arab-influenced minaret, and it is the oldest mosque in Changzhi.

🕌 Prayer & visiting

TraditionSunni (Hanafi)

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

Central Changzhi, Shanxi
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 山西省长治市
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🚇 How to reach the mosque

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Bus

City buses serve central Changzhi.

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From downtown

In central Changzhi in southeastern Shanxi.

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Useful tip

The oldest mosque in Changzhi. 请带我去长治清真北寺

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