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Xichang Jiyang Alley Mosque

西昌济阳巷清真寺
📍 Xichang · Liangshan Prefecture 🏛️ Ming dynasty (Xichang's earliest mosque built 1369)

📜 About & history

The Jiyang Alley Mosque is the principal mosque of the Hui community in Xichang, capital of Liangshan Prefecture. Muslims have lived in Xichang since the Yuan and Ming eras; the city's earliest mosque was built in 1369, and the mosque was later relocated to Jiyang Alley during the Ming, where it became established.

🕌 Prayer & visiting

TraditionSunni

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

Jiyang Alley, Xichang City, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 四川省凉山彝族自治州西昌市济阳巷

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🚇 How to reach the mosque

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Bus

Buses and taxis serve old central Xichang.

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From downtown

In the Xichang old town near Qionghai Lake.

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Useful tip

Halal eateries in the old quarter. 请带我去西昌清真寺