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Yao'an Mosque

姚安清真寺
📍 Yao'an · Chuxiong Prefecture 🏛️ Ming dynasty

📜 About & history

Yao'an Mosque is one of the principal mosques serving the Hui Muslim community of Yao'an, Yunnan Province. It was established during the Ming dynasty. It is a center of worship and religious education for local Muslims, and the surrounding quarter is home to halal restaurants and shops.

🕌 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

Yao'an County, Chuxiong Prefecture, Yunnan
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 云南省楚雄州姚安县

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🚇 How to reach the mosque

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Bus

City buses and taxis serve Yao'an.

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From downtown

In central Yao'an, Yunnan Province.

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Useful tip

A center of the local Hui Muslim community. 请带我去姚安清真寺