Great Mosque
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As one of the most famous mosques in China, the Tianjin Great Mosque has been an important Islamic shrine since the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Covering an area of 5000 sq. m, the mosque consists of four main structures, the Screen Wall, the Archway, the Prayer Hall and the Preaching Hall.
The Prayer Hall is the most active and respected spot in the complex. Now, over 1,000 Muslims from in and around Tianjin come here to worship each week.
The Great Mosque is located in the northwest part of the city, in Hongqiao District.
