Introducing Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque, Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque guide, Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque Travel Guide
Article from Hangzhou Municipal Commission of Tourism
Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque is one of the four renowned ancient Islamic temples in Chinese coastal areas. Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque also enjoys high reputation in the Arab World. As a mosque, it is now a worship center for Hangzhou Moslems.
Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque is so named because of its flying phoenix architectural structure. Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque can dates back to the Tong Dynasty (618-907) while unfortunately was destroyed in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).In 1281, a famous Islam ‘Ala’ al-Din restored Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque. And then Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque was repaired and expanded during the period from 1451 to 1493 in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) before its final completion. In 1961, Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque was included into key cultural relic protection units of Zhejiang Province.
Quick Facts on Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque
• Name: Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque
• Location: No.227, Zhongshan Road(N), Hangzhou
• Phone: +86-571-87029141
• Dates: Tang Dynasty (618-907)
• Best Time to Visit: All year
• Recommended Time for a Visit: 1.5 Hours
• Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
• Admission Fee: Free