Xiaodongying Mosque
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StatusActive
| Xiaodongying Mosque | |
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小东营清真寺 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 1 Yuehua Road, Yuexiu, Guangzhou, Guangdong |
| Country | China |
  Location of the mosque in Guangdong | |
 Interactive map of Xiaodongying Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 23°07′46″N 113°16′11″E / 23.12944°N 113.26972°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Chinese palace |
| Completed | 1468 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 300 worshipers |
| Interior area | 153 square metres (1,650 sq ft) |
The Xiaodongying Mosque (simplified Chinese: 小东营清真寺; traditional Chinese: 小東營清真寺; pinyin: Xiǎodōngyíng Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, in the Guangdong Province of China.
The mosque was constructed in 1468 CE, during the Chenghua Emperor (r. 1464–1487) reign of the Ming Dynasty. It was renovated twice during Qing Dynasty.[1]
Architecture
The mosque was constructed in the Chinese palace architectural style, and covers an area of 600 square metres (6,500 sq ft) with a 153-square-metre (1,650 sq ft) main prayer hall,[1] with capacity for approximately 300 worshipers.[2]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance northeast of Gongyuanqian Station of Guangzhou Metro.
