Tatar monastery

Tatar Mosque

synonym

Tatar mosque generally refers to the Tatar mosque

Tatar temple is one of the main mosques in Xinjiang. It is located at the south end of Jiefang Road in Urumqi. It was built by Tatar people in 1897. In 1919, a local German and foreign company invested in the reconstruction, so it is also known as the foreign company Temple. Tatar temple is the main place for religious activities of Uygur, Tatar, Uzbek and other ethnic groups in the urban area, and is also the mosque open to the outside world in the city. Chinese and foreign visitors can visit the temple or watch Muslim worship at the back of the chapel after contacting in advance. According to Islamic rules, women are not allowed to enter the mosque. However, in Tatar temple, female tourists can also visit if they have obtained prior consent. The temple covers an area of more than 3000 square meters, of which the chapel accounts for about 800 square meters. Four chapels, full of carpets, can accommodate thousands of people. The top of the temple is the architectural style of the Tatar people.

Historical evolution

Initial construction

Tatar temple was built by Tatar people in 1897.

Renovation and reconstruction

In 1919, a local German and foreign firm invested in the reconstruction, so it is also known as the great temple of foreign firms. Tatar temple is the main place for Uygur, Tatar, Uzbek and other ethnic religious activities in the urban area, and it is the city's open mosque.

Architectural features

Tatar temple is built in the style of Middle Asia. The front and both sides of the main hall are spacious cloisters. There is a unique moon tower in the center of the top of the hall. The temple also has a lecture hall, Imam's house, reception room and so on. It is the main place for religious activities of local Uygur, Kazakh, Tatar, Uzbek and other ethnic groups. At the same time, the temple often receives foreign Muslims.

The mosque is built in the style of Middle Asia. The front and both sides of the main hall of worship are spacious cloisters. There is a unique moon tower in the center of the top of the main hall. The temple also has a lecture hall, Imam house, reception room and so on. It is the main place for local Uygur, Kazakh, Tatar, Uzbek and other ethnic religious activities.

Chinese and foreign visitors can visit the temple or watch Muslim worship at the back of the chapel after contacting in advance. According to Islamic rules, women are not allowed to enter the mosque. However, in Tatar temple, female tourists can also visit if they have obtained prior consent.

In addition, the block where Tatar temple is located is the old street of the Republic of China, many of the buildings are left behind in the Republic of China, with a strong central Asian style.

Geographic transportation

Tatar mosque is located at the southern end of Jiefang Road.

Take bus No.1, 16, 101 and get off at Yan'an Road.

Address: south end of Jiefang Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi

Longitude: 87.616707220674

Latitude: 43.7795139315

Ticket information: market price: 30.0 yuan