Great Mosque of Hohhot

The Great Mosque of Hohhot is a historic mosque serving the Muslim Hui community in Hohhot, the capital of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is one of the principal Islamic places of worship in the city and reflects local mosque architecture adapted to Chinese contexts.

The site functions as an active religious centre with prayer halls and ancillary facilities and has been part of Hohhot’s urban religious landscape for centuries. Architectural details combine traditional Chinese building forms with Islamic religious layout and ornamentation.

The mosque lies within the city of Hohhot in central Inner Mongolia and is accessible from the urban core.

• Aim to visit outside regular prayer times if you want to enter interior areas - the mosque is an active place of worship and is busiest during the five daily prayers.
• Combine a mosque visit with nearby Hohhot sights such as Dazhao Temple and the Inner Mongolia Museum to make the most of a trip to the city centre; these sites lie within short taxi or bus rides of one another.
• Be respectful of local customs inside the prayer hall: modest dress and quiet behavior are appropriate, and signage at the site will indicate visitor areas and any restrictions.