Shuncheng Street Mosque
| Shuncheng Street Mosque | |
|---|---|
顺城街清真寺 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Dunren Xiang, Shuncheng Street, Kunming, Yunnan, China |
| Administration | Islamic Association of Yunnan Province |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | mosque |
| Date established | 1425 (first built) |
| Completed | Rebuilt several times |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 200 |
| Site area | 10,000 m² |
Shuncheng Street Mosque (Chinese: 顺城街清真寺, also known as the Shunchengjie Mosque) is a historic mosque located on Shuncheng Street (Dunren Xiang), in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. It is one of the notable mosques in Kunming and houses the Islamic Association of Yunnan Province.[1]
History
The mosque was first built in the first year of the Hongxi era (1425) during the Ming dynasty. Over time, it was rebuilt and expanded multiple times during the Qing dynasty to meet the needs of the local Muslim community.[1]
Architecture and Layout
The mosque complex covers an area of about 10,000 square meters.[1] It includes a main prayer hall, ablution (wudu) facilities, offices, wing rooms, rest areas, a dining hall, and other supporting structures.[2]
Capacity and Use
The mosque can accommodate about 200 worshippers at a time.[1] It also serves as a religious and administrative hub, as the Islamic Association of Yunnan Province is headquartered within the complex.[1]
Transportation and Access
The mosque is located on Shuncheng Street, close to the old city area of Kunming.[3]
Significance
Shuncheng Street Mosque is one of the most prominent mosques in Kunming and Yunnan Province, serving both as a place of worship and as an administrative center for the local Muslim community.[2][4]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Shuncheng Street Mosque". IslamicChina.com. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Shunchengjie Mosque, Kunming". China Halal Tours. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ↑ "Shuncheng Street Mosque". Yunnan Adventure. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ↑ "Shunchengjie Mosque". GoKunming. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
- ↑ SupeSite Team and Comsenz UI Team. "昆明顺城街清真寺 - 伊斯兰之光 中国最早的伊斯兰教宗教信仰网站". www.norislam.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ↑ 昆明市文化电视广播体育局. "昆明市县（市）区级文物保护单位名单-旅游经营服务不良信息-昆明市文化和旅游局". whhlyj.km.gov.cn. Archived from the original on 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ↑ 辞海编纂委员会 (2000). 《辞海》（1999年版） (M)
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