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Great Mosque of Xi'an

A sight in Muslim Quarter, Xi'an, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Great Mosque of Xi'an in Muslim Quarter, Xi'an
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Why go

Chinese-style mosque with courtyards and pavilions, founded in the Tang era.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Xi'an, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie) and Lao Sun Jia. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Muslim Quarter
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Xi'an, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie)

    Hui food streets with lamb skewers, roujiamo and persimmon cakes.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Lao Sun Jia

    Restaurant dating back over a century, known for yangrou paomo lamb soup with bread.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Bell Tower and Drum Tower

    Two Ming towers at the heart of the walled city, lit at night.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Xi'an City Wall

    Fully intact Ming wall, 14 km around, best ridden by rented bike.

    Activity · 1.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Defuxiang Bar Street

    Short lane of bars and live music spots inside the city wall.

    Drinks · 2.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Shaanxi History Museum

    Top-tier collection from Zhou to Tang dynasties, including Tang murals.

    Sight · 4.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Great Mosque of Xi'an is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Xi'an

2 more curated sights in Xi'an. See the full Xi'an guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Xi'an run from 6°C in January to 35°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Great Mosque of Xi'an itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Xi'an from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Xi'an weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Great Mosque of Xi'an, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
7W7Q+7JF, Hua Jue Xiang, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710007
Coordinates
34.26318, 108.93906
Destination
Xi'an, China

Great Mosque of Xi'an: quick answers

How much time do you need at Great Mosque of Xi'an?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Great Mosque of Xi'an. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Great Mosque of Xi'an?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Dress modestly; closed to visitors during prayers.

Where is Great Mosque of Xi'an?

Great Mosque of Xi'an is at 7W7Q+7JF, Hua Jue Xiang, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China, 710007, in Muslim Quarter. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Great Mosque of Xi'an?

Great Mosque of Xi'an appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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