Fayuan Mosque in Beijing

Fayuan Mosque

Beijing Fayuan Mosque (Chinese: 法源清真寺; pinyin: Fǎyuán Qīngzhēnsì), also named Dewai Mosque or Dewai Guanxiang Mosque. Fayuan Mosque is located on the northeast corner of Deshengmen Gate (North Second Ring Road). Fayuan Mosque was originally constructed in late Ming and early Qing dynasties.The latest renovation of Fayuan Mosque took place in 2003. Eight million Chinese Yuan was invested by local Xicheng District government of Beijing. Fayuan Mosque was opened to the public in Sep, 2007 after the renovation was completed.

Why is Fayuan Mosque So Special

Beijing Fayuan Mosque is a mixture of Chinese architecture and Arabic Islamic architectural style. The female prayer room is located to the southeast corner of the main 200 square meter prayer hall. The new Fayuan Mosque covers an area of 4,000 square meters, 4 times bigger than the original mosque.

Introduction of Fayuan Mosque

History

The mosque was originally constructed during the late Ming Dynasty. In 2003, the mosque underwent renovation which costed CNY 8 million, funded by Xicheng District Government. It was then officially reopened to the public in September 2007.

Architecture

The mosque has a capacity of 300 worshipers which spans over an area of 4,000 m2. It was designed with a mixture of Chinese and Islamic architecture.

How to get to Fayuan Mosque from Beijing

• Taxi from Beijing to 德胜门 Bei Tai Ping Zhuang 8 min
  One-Way from: ¥30 - ¥40
• Line 2 subway 31 min
  ¥3 - ¥5(Qianmen Station → Jishuitan Station → walk for Bei Tai Ping Zhuang about 12 m)

Accommodation around Fayuan Mosque

• Beijing Prime Hotel Wangfujing
  Located on Wangfujing Street, Prime Hotel offers 5 dining options, an indoor pool and free parking. Rooms feature free WiFi and city views.
• Grand Millennium Beijing
  The luxurious Grand Millennium is elegantly located in Beijing Fortune Plaza, close to the new CCTV Headquarters. It boasts an indoor swimming pool, pampering spa services and 4 dining options.
• Lucky Family Hostel

  It located in Beijing’s Hutong area, Lucky Family Hostel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and simple yet comfortable rooms. It features bicycle rentals and a tour desk for guests’ convenience.

Useful Travel Tips for Visiting Fayuan Mosque

1. Clothing
   Clothing should be modest, covering your arms and legs with no messages or slogans displayed. Shoes, hats and sunglasses should be removed before entering, with some mosques offering disposable covers for your feet.
2. Timing
   Tourists should generally avoid visiting the mosque during prayer time, which happens five times a day according to the position of the sun. Fridays usually have group prayer from morning to late afternoon, so try to plan your visit after sundown.
3. Entering
   Visitors should enter the building with their right foot first and exit with their left. “Assalam Allaikum” is the typical greeting, translating to “peace be upon you.” Visitors can reply with “Wa alaikum-as-salam,” meaning “peace be upon you too.”
4. Seeing
   Photography is allowed but you should refrain from taking pictures of worshippers or during prayer time. Keep the flash off and avoid walking in front of people in prayer.
5. Holidays
   Mosques during Muslim holidays like Ramadan are generally still open to the public, though visitors should pay extra attention to religious etiquette during these holy days.

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• Nanxiapo Mosque
• Dongzhimen Mosque
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• Jinshifang Street Mosque
• Dewai Mosque
• Haidian Mosque
• Nandouya Mosque
• Huashi Mosque
• Dongsi Mosque
• Changping Mosque