Baotou Mosque

The main buildings of the mosque are more than 70 rooms, such as the main hall of worship and the bathroom. It is an influential mosque in the western region of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Many Muslim tourists from abroad and other places have to visit or worship the mosque. The mosque is located in the mosque lane of Donghe District. It was built in Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty. It is the first mosque built after Islam was introduced into Baotou. The mosque is located in the mosque lane of Donghe District. It was built in Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty. It is the first mosque built after Islam was introduced into Baotou. Covering an area of about 1200 square meters, the building has more than 70 rooms, such as worship hall and bathroom, with a total area of 800 square meters. It is an influential mosque in the western region of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and has been listed as an important mosque by the Islamic Church of China. The decoration in the hall is white, green and golden, depicting the classic Islamic characters with strong religious color. The temple is not only the place where Muslims hold religious ceremonies, but also one of the places of interest in Baotou city. Many Muslim tourists from abroad and other places have to visit or worship the mosque.

Great Mosque

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Baotou mosque generally refers to the mosque (Baotou mosque)

Baotou mosque, located in the mosque lane of Donghe District, was built in the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty. It is the first mosque built after Islam was introduced into Baotou.

geographical position

Baotou mosque covers an area of about 1200 square meters, with more than 70 buildings, including worship hall and bathroom, covering a total of 800 square meters. It is an influential mosque in the western region of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and has been listed as an important mosque by the Chinese Islamic church.

The decoration in the hall of the mosque in Baotou is white, green and golden. The classic words of the Koran are full of religious color. The temple is not only the place where Muslims hold religious ceremonies, but also one of the places of interest in Baotou city. Many Muslim tourists from abroad and other places have to visit or worship the mosque. The mosque in Baotou is built at the east end of Beiliang in Donghe District. The Hui people here are concentrated, and it is also the origin of old Baotou. There are many historic sites, smooth roads, convenient employment and livelihood, and good water conditions. In an old saying, it is called geomantic treasure land.

Architectural style

From a distance, the mosque tower (bunker tower) and crescent sign are very eye-catching. All around, courtyard walls and ancient temples stand high. The temple is not far from the roadside, but it is more than ten meters higher than the road surface. Therefore, we must walk more than 100 meters along an alley extending to the north to reach the mountain gate. Here, the environment is quiet and tranquil. After entering the gate, you can see the plaque standing in the courtyard. Further inside, you can see the main hall of the mosque.

In the late Qing Dynasty, there were more Hui people from the mainland in Baotou. During the reign of Yongzheng, the ban of "no immigration to the north of the Great Wall" was relaxed. First, some Hui people, such as Wang surname in Cangzhou, Hebei Province and Bai surname in Shandong Province, came to build temples in Baotou. Then, some Hui people from Shuntian, Henan, Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi and Ningxia came to settle in Baotou. In the second year of the Republic of China, the bathroom of Wayaogou was built, named "xishuitang". Later, the mosque was expanded, commonly known as "small temple". So this mosque is relatively called "big temple", which is still in use today.

In 1743, these people raised funds to build a relatively small mosque at the south entrance of the existing mosque. Later, they built a bath room on a soil beam in the West. In 1913, they built a chapel, which became the predecessor of the mosque.

Around the construction of mosques, there have been many enthusiastic Hui people, such as Wang Daxing, Bai Kede, Ma tie, Wang you, Yang Sanqing, Yang Junyi and so on. Through these people's efforts and fund-raising, the scale of the mosque has grown in more than 100 years of construction. The style is more and more formal, showing a classical style of palace appearance, especially in 1888, the mosque was carved beams and painted buildings, with scattered eaves, pavilions and pavilions. The ancient pines in the courtyard are towering, and the sound of chanting scriptures is continuous in the morning and evening. It has a great influence on the Yellow River and has become a top-grade Muslim temple. The construction and existence of the mosque facilitated the religious life of the Hui people, enhanced the stability of the people, and played a positive role in cultural exchanges, regional prosperity and other aspects.

Related allusions

In the long history of mosque construction, there are many little-known stories worth telling. For example, in the second year of the Republic of China, the mosque encountered a problem, that is, there were three rolling sheds outside the hall. They wanted to demolish and rebuild to the inside, but they were difficult to achieve because of the lack of funds. If they were not demolished, it would hinder the overall use. This matter makes everybody frown. No one can help it.

At this time, there was a carpenter named Guo sansuo who was called "living Luban" in the local area. He said that he could solve the problem, and it didn't cost much money. Many people were dubious, and finally agreed to let Guo sansuo try. Guo sansuo took a rope and a self-made pulley and put it on two big trees in the courtyard. He began to operate, and soon moved the three rolling sheds seven meters forward from the outside of the hall. People were stunned. It was a miracle that this could be achieved under the technical conditions at that time. After more than 20 years, the mosque used similar methods in the reconstruction, moved the left and right back walls of the kiln roof in the main hall to the west by 5.5 meters, expanded five main halls, and made the total area of the main hall reach 536 square meters.

Maintenance story

There were unexpected disputes in the process of building the hall. For example, when building the hexagonal tower beside the main hall, Tian Zhongyu, the commander of Baotou public bank, and Yuzhu, the Mongolian chief, sued the mosque to the government. After the trial, the mosque won the lawsuit, and the hexagonal attic was built. Some imams and countrymen also made positive contributions. For example, in the second year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, Imam Liu Fajin cooperated with Lord Xiao Zhaoyuan, the imperial Minister of the Qing Dynasty, and made a 13 Zhang deep well by raising funds.

Xiao Zhaoyuan also donated money to lay the floor and repair the west wall of the hall.

The mosque in Baotou is famous for its unique palace style architecture. The unique craft of brick carving and wood carving, especially the big screen wall of "the holy ship floating on the water with surging waves", is very attractive in artistic appreciation and historical value.

Opening to the outside world

The mosque was destroyed and closed during the cultural revolution, some cultural relics and scriptures were burned, and the Imam was driven away. Later, some Hui people risked their lives to petition. Under the instruction of Premier Zhou Enlai of the State Council, the mosque in Baotou was opened again in January 1967. In retrospect, in the first year of the cultural revolution, it was a miracle that a religious temple could be openly opened.

In Donghe District, there are Shengli Road mosque, Wayaogou mosque, Yushugou mosque and maoqilai mosque. Some ancient buildings no longer exist, so the worship Hall of Baotou Muslim temple is particularly precious, especially the brick wall, which has artistic and cultural value. Therefore, it is listed as a municipal cultural relics protection unit by Baotou cultural relics administration. It is not only a place for Muslims to hold religious ceremonies, but also one of the places of interest in Baotou city. The mosque has become a more perfect religious and tourist site with a long national culture and historical significance.

Activity place

The building area of tourist attractions is 780 square meters, covering an area of 1200 square meters. It has a frame structure, which is divided into upper, middle and lower three floors. The total height is 16 meters and 8 meters, and the local height is 39 meters. The first floor is the basement. As the food street of mosque in Dongmen street and the parking place for tourists in tourist attractions, it can accommodate 50 vehicles, filling the gap of no parking lot in tourist attractions.

The second floor is the main entrance of the religious activity site of the Muslim temple. The overall building is tall and magnificent. The East and west sides of the building are equipped with Bangke building, also known as the moon tower. As the highest point for Muslims to go in and out of Ramadan to watch the new moon, the East and west sides of the main entrance are star hotels with complete facilities and services, which can receive 2000 guests at home and abroad, and the other side is star food Hall, first-class facilities, first-class service, unique food, a meal can arrange 1000 people, for the Olympic Games reception laid a good foundation. Entering the third floor (building), the east side is the tourist attraction reception room, displaying historical materials and cultural relics, browsing souvenirs and equipped with tour guides, and the west side is the office of Baotou Islamic Association.

Address: 170 meters east of the intersection of Dongmen street and Gongye Road, Donghe District, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

Longitude: 110.039187

Latitude: 40.595373

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