Nandouya Mosque
Mosque in Dongcheng, Beijing, China
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The Nandouya Mosque (Chinese: 南豆芽清真寺; pinyin: Nándòuyá Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China.
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| Nandouya Mosque | |
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南豆芽清真寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Dongcheng, Beijing |
| Country | China |
  Location of the mosque in Beijing | |
 Interactive map of Nandouya Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 39°55′41″N 116°25′57″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Chinese |
| Completed | 1879 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 200 worshippers |
| Site area | 1,600 m2 (17,000 sq ft) |
History
The mosque was constructed in 1879 during the Qing Dynasty.[1] In 2003, the mosque was relocated to its current location which is approximately 100 metres (330 ft) from its original location due to the development of the city. The new mosque was constructed with a cost of CN¥8 million, collected from the Beijing City Government and donations from local Muslims.[2]
Architecture
The mosque has a capacity of 200 worshipers, located on a 1,600-square-metre (17,000 sq ft) site. It was built with orientation facing east and west with an Islamic lintel topped with a crescent moon.[2] The mosque also has a meeting room.[3] The front of the mosque is a sahn surrounded by corridors.[1]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance north of Chaoyangmen Station of Beijing Subway.
