Xi'an Great Mosque is located near the Drum Tower Street Huatszyuesyan city of Xi'an. The total area of ​​the mosque of 130 thousand square meters.

One of the oldest and biggest mosques in China, was founded in the year 742. Then she served as a religious center for the Arab traders who are in China. According to historical data, a large part of the mosque was built during the Ming Dynasty, the further expansion of the occupied territory occurred during the reign of the Qing Dynasty.

Unlike most mosques in the Middle Eastern countries, the architectural style of the mosque Traditional Chinese, except for some Arabic inscriptions and decoration, as evidenced by the lack of mosque minarets and domes of traditional Islamic style.

Five courtyards, separated by high walls leading to the main prayer hall of the mosque. Non-Muslims are not allowed to go there, as in other halls during prayers. The main prayer hall occupies 1279 square meters and can accommodate a thousand people. Each courtyard gates are located, or pavilion.

In the first courtyard you can see the penalty wooden arch, which was built in the early 17th century. The tallest tower in the complex, called the "Tower of the meeting with his heart," is to "place for reflection" - the third courtyard. In the fourth courtyard of the Phoenix Pavilion located directly in front of the main prayer hall.

Great Mosque of Xi'an is quite a popular attraction today, and still is the main venue for the religious activities of Muslims in China.