Is Qingjing the oldest surviving Islamic temple in China?

As early as the nineties, China had a selection of China's top ten famous temples, and in this selection list, there is a temple that stands out, and this temple is the only Islamic temple in the list - Qingjing Temple. Located in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, Qingjing Temple is said to be the oldest surviving Islamic temple in China.

Founded in the Northern Song Dynasty (1009), the Qingjing Temple was first built in accordance with the Islamic chapel architectural style in Damascus. Covering an area of 2,184 square meters, the temple is not large, but it is full of attention to architecture everywhere. Its worship hall faces the holy Mecca, and the temple as a whole faces east and west, although the interior does not seem to have a careful layout, but in fact, the architectural distribution is divided into primary and secondary.

<> in the expansion and renovation over the years, although the distribution seems to be scattered and disorderly, it has actually formed a perfect system. The flexible distribution also makes this temple unique. However, although most of the buildings in the temple are in Islamic style, in fact, under the influence of traditional Chinese culture, many buildings in the Qingjing Temple can still find a lot of Chinese architectural style shadows, and its moon platform is one of them, and the two architectural styles are integrated into one, forming a very unique architectural style.

In the northwest corner of the temple, there is also a Mingshan Hall, which is a typical building in the style of ancient houses in southern Fujian.

<> some regrets, many of the buildings in the current Qingjing Temple are the appearance of being rebuilt one after another after the Ming Dynasty. Once the minaret in the temple is still one of the tallest buildings in Quanzhou City, but it was also destroyed in **, although a similar wooden tower was rebuilt later, but it was destroyed in the wind after a few decades, which made people sigh. But after thousands of years, it is not easy to preserve a temple intact to this day.

To this day, there are still two stone tablets that record the rebuilding of the Qingjing Temple.

<> why does Qingjing Temple become one of the top ten famous temples in China? Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that the mosques on the southeast coast have gradually changed to the Chinese architectural style. The Qingjing Temple not only has a history of 1,000 years, but also is the oldest existing Islamic temple in China, and most of the buildings still maintain the original stone structure, which may be a few reasons why it can be included in the top ten famous temples.

<> you come to the temple, the huge gate tower will definitely catch your eye. The 12-metre-high gatehouse is a typical Islamic architectural style that makes you feel like you've arrived in a foreign land, and the gatehouse also has stone carvings in Arabic script, coupled with exquisite carvings, so that every visitor to visit this gate tower has a good evaluation.

Regardless, the temple is full of special significance. This thousand-year-old temple still continues to be remembered by the world in the long river of history. If you want to come and see it for yourself, the ticket is not expensive (3 yuan), and there are fewer tourists here except for festivals, so if you are interested, come here to check it out.

Yes, it was built in 1009 A.D., it is the oldest Islamic temple in our country, and the main buildings that remain at present are the gatehouse, the worship hall, the Mingshan Hall and other parts, and you can go to see it for yourself when you have time.

Yes, the temple was founded in 1009 and has a history of more than 1,000 years.

Qingjing Temple, founded in the second year of Dazhong Xiangfu of the Northern Song Dynasty (1009), is one of the oldest existing Islamic monasteries in China, serving as a place for Muslims to gather, worship, chant, pray and praise Allah in ancient Thornton Port in Quanzhou, as well as a place for Arab descendants to learn religious knowledge, celebrate festivals and hold ceremonies. The overall pattern reflects the style of the fusion of Chinese and Arabic architectural styles, which is an important historical witness to the introduction of Islam to China from the Maritime Silk Road and the historical witness of the harmonious coexistence of multiple cultures in the 10th and 14th centuries.

Chinese culture is broad and profound, among which the religious culture is quite exquisite, and today, there are still many religious lovers in our country, who are pious and protect a pure land in their hearts. From ancient times to the present, almost every city has built several temples for the locals to burn incense and worship, and even in modern times with such advanced technology, many pilgrims still visit to find their spiritual sustenance. Today I want to introduce you to an ancient temple, one of the four ancient temples of Islam in China, located in Quanzhou, Fujian, I don't know if you have heard of it?

When it comes to the four ancient temples of Islam in China, many people who worship Buddha must know it by heart, namely Huaisheng Temple in Guangzhou, Phoenix Temple in Hangzhou, Xianhe Temple in Yangzhou and Qingjing Temple in Quanzhou.

And what I want to introduce today is the Qingjing Temple located in Quanzhou. Quanzhou, as a national historical and cultural city, has a long history, profound cultural heritage, many temples in the city, strong religious color, among which Qingjing Temple is already a little famous in Quanzhou.

Qingjing Temple, formerly known as Shengyou Temple, also known as Aisuhab Great Mosque, is located in Tumen Street, Quanzhou City, was founded in the Northern Song Dynasty, has a long history, and is the oldest existing Islamic temple founded by Arab Muslims in China. As early as 1961, Qingjing Temple was listed as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, and now it enjoys the title of "Four Ancient Temples of Islam in China", the existence of Qingjing Temple is not only the condensation of Quanzhou culture, but also one of the important historical sites of Quanzhou's overseas exchanges.

Qingjing Temple covers an area of up to 2,184 square meters, the building is mainly made of stones, the architectural style has a lot of Western charm, especially the structure of the gate tower, the bluestone dome arch is carved with religious patterns, revealing the traditional Arab-Islamic architectural style, which makes people shine. The buildings in the temple are mainly modeled on the architectural style of the Islamic chapel in Damascus, Syria, which reflects the characteristics of large dispersion and small concentration in terms of spatial distribution, and interprets the style of the Islamic mosque without reservation.

The top of the gatehouse is the moon platform, which is one of the attractions that cannot be missed in the Qingjing Temple, and there are 24 "Hui" shaped buttresses carved around, representing the 24 solar terms of China, and its spire is a strong style of arabesque minaret, which combines Chinese and Western, and is quite distinctive.

The Temple of Heaven is a worship hall connected to the gatehouse. Mingshan Hall, a small three-room building with brick and wood structure characteristic of ancient Fujian dwellings. The top of the gatehouse is a platform, and the front half is the "moon platform".

Qingjing Temple is the earliest and oldest existing Islamic temple with Arabic architectural style in our country, the existing main scenic spots are the gate, the worship hall, the Mingshan Hall, and there are many scenic spots around, such as the Confucian Temple, Guanyue Temple, Lizhong Tower, East and West Street, Kaiyuan Temple.

Qingjing Temple, one of the four ancient temples of Islam in China, visit the scenic spots, the appearance of the gatehouse is very spectacular, there is an Islamic architectural style, the whole wall is very exquisite, and Mingshan Hall, the inside is very clean, very comfortable feeling, people who have been here know how spectacular it is.

With the development of tourism, the major scenic spots have sprung up one after another, among which there are a large number of temples stand out, China as one of the four ancient civilizations, has a long history, profound cultural heritage, religious history is a long history, almost every city has built several temples, large or small, different styles, some have been built again and again, collapsed again and again, but no matter how history evolves, how society develops, the temple will never disappear, it is like an old man, quietly guarding a land. Today, I would like to introduce you to the oldest existing Islamic temple in China, which has been selected as one of the top ten famous temples in China, and the ticket is only 3 yuan, do you know where it is?

It is located in Quanzhou Tumen Street Qingjing Temple, formerly known as Shengyou Temple, also known as the Aisuhab Great Mosque, was built in the Northern Song Dynasty in the second year of Dazhong Xiangfu, is the oldest existing Islamic temple created by Arab Muslims in China, as early as 1961, Qingjing Temple was listed as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, in the 90s was listed as one of the "top ten famous temples in China", and is also the only Islamic mosque selected, and Yangzhou Xianhe Temple, Guangzhou Huaisheng Temple, Hangzhou Phoenix Temple is known as the four ancient temples of Islam in China, and its status cannot be shaken.

The temple covers an area of 2,184 square meters, and the overall structure of the temple is a stone building, modeled after the building of the Islamic Chapel in Damascus, Syria. The gate of Qingjing Temple faces south, mainly composed of gatehouse, Fengtian Temple, Mingshan Hall and other buildings, the building distribution presents a large dispersion, small concentration style, although most of the buildings have been rebuilt repeatedly, but have not been affected by the Buddhist temple, the building completely retains the Islamic style, it is an original Islamic temple, which is probably the reason why it can be selected as one of the top ten famous temples in China.

<> especially the architectural style of the gatehouse is eye-catching. The gate faces south, the entrance is recessed, it is built with diabase stone strip stone, it is divided into three layers, it is divided into three parts, it looks at it from a distance, it is like a lotus flower in full bloom, it is exquisite, and at the same time it is very exotic, the gatehouse is inlaid with Arabic relief stone carvings horizontally, although it is not incomprehensible, but it makes the temple add a bit of mystery. What is flattering is that such a high-status temple only charges 3 yuan for admission, which can be described as extremely conscientious.

China's four ancient Islamic temples: Xianhe Temple, Phoenix Temple, Guangta Temple, and Mosque, and the mosque has been selected as one of the top ten famous temples in China.

The Qingjing Mosque in Quanzhou, also known as the Great Mosque of Aisuhab, was originally known as the Shengyou Temple. Founded in the Northern Song Dynasty of China, it is known as the four ancient temples of Islam in China together with Yangzhou Xianhe Temple, Guangzhou Huaisheng Temple and Hangzhou Phoenix Temple.

It is the Qingjing Temple in Quanzhou, built in the Northern Song Dynasty, very old, its building completely retains the Islamic style, very beautiful.

It is located in Tumen Street, Quanzhou, formerly known as Shengyou Temple, and is the only Islamic mosque selected.

It is located in Quanzhou Tumen Street Qingjing Temple, formerly known as Shengyou Temple, also known as Aisuhab Grand Mosque, was built in the Northern Song Dynasty in the second year of Dazhong Xiangfu, was founded by Arab Muslims in China. The oldest existing Islamic temple, as early as 1961, Qingjing Temple was listed as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, in the 90s, it was listed as one of the "Top Ten Famous Temples in China", and it is also the only Islamic mosque in China, and Yangzhou Xianhe Temple, Guangzhou Huaisheng Temple, Hangzhou Phoenix Temple are collectively known as the four ancient temples of Islam in China, and the status can not be shocked.

The oldest surviving Islamic temple in China is in Quanzhou, the mosque of Quanzhou, which was the largest port in the world at the time, and merchants from all over the world came to Quanzhou with their faith.

This temple is Qingjing Temple, located in Quanzhou, built in the Northern Song Dynasty, and is one of the four famous temples. Although it is called the Pure Mosque, the buildings here are all in the Islamic style. The ticket is three yuan, very conscientious.

It is located in the Qingjing Temple of Tumen Street, Quanzhou, which was built in the second year of Dazhong Xiangfu in the Northern Song Dynasty, and is the oldest existing Islam founded by Arab Muslims in China. As early as 1961, Qingjing Temple was listed as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, and in the 90s, it was listed as one of the top ten famous temples in China, and Yangzhou Xianhe Temple, Guangzhou Huaiqing Temple, and Hangzhou Phoenix Temple are collectively known as the four ancient temples of Islam in China.

Islam was introduced to China in the second year of Yonghui in the Tang Dynasty (651). With the exchange between China and Arabia, mosques were built in China's treaty port cities (Guangzhou, Quanzhou, Hangzhou, Yangzhou), Xinjiang, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, Shaanxi and the interior. According to legend, in the second year of Yuan Yanyou (1315), King Xianyang rebuilt the Chang'an Temple in Shaanxi Province and asked the emperor to give the name "Halal" to express the praise of Allah who is pure and pollution-free, and since then, the mosque has become the common name of Islamic worship temples in China.

Early mosques were mainly concentrated in Guangzhou, Quanzhou, Hangzhou, Yangzhou and other cities. At present, there are not many preserved, Huaisheng Temple in Guangzhou and Qingjing Temple in Quanzhou.

Mosques in the Xinjiang region.

In the Yuan Dynasty, Islam replaced Buddhism in some regions, and a large number of mosques appeared. Mosques in Xinjiang retain more of the form of Arab mosques. Kashgar Attikar Mosque is the largest mosque in Kashgar, built in the Qing Dynasty and is a landmark building in Kashgar.

Mazha is the cemetery of famous Islamic people in Xinjiang, the scale is generally not small, and there are many mosques in it, so some are also called Mazha Temple. Abba and Jamaza are another famous building in Kashgar.

The overall layout of mosques in Xinjiang adopts asymmetrical free layout, and arched doors and windows, and round-arched roofs are generally used in the architectural image.

Mosques in the interior.

These mosques follow the traditional Chinese mainland architectural style, with individual buildings arranged symmetrically on a regular central axis, with several halls with adjacent roofs replacing domes with round vaults. Typical individuals: Xi'an Huajue Lane Mosque, Beijing Niujie Mosque.