📜 About & history
Islam reached Wuwei (Liangzhou) on the Hexi Corridor as early as the Tang dynasty through Arab and Persian merchants trading in the town. The first post-Qing mosque, nicknamed 「Wuzhuanqi」, was raised in 1920 but collapsed in a 1927 earthquake; rebuilt in 1928, it was expanded into the grand Liangzhou Great Mosque in 1942. That earlier great hall, with four soaring central pillars, could hold over 2,000 worshippers. After reopening in 1981, the present prayer hall of about 535 square metres was completed on 5 September 1986 and seats around 1,000 worshippers.
🕌 Prayer & visiting
Five daily prayers are held; the Friday Jumuah prayer at midday is the busiest service.
📍 Address
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🚇 How to reach the mosque
Located in the Dongguan (east-gate) quarter of Liangzhou District; city buses serve the surrounding streets and a taxi from Wuwei centre is short.
A historic Hexi Corridor congregational mosque in a Hui district with halal (清真) restaurants nearby; modest dress appreciated.
From central Liangzhou District head east toward the Dongguan quarter; a few minutes by taxi or a short bus ride.
The main mosque of Wuwei, on the ancient Silk Road corridor; visit outside prayer times and dress respectfully. 请带我去东关清真寺