Id Kah Mosque
One of the largest mosques in China, founded in 1442, facing east at the heart of the Old City; its yellow-brick gateway and flanking minarets form the iconic portrait of Kashgar
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-19:00 (closed to tourists during prayer times)
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 45 (outside prayer times)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
One of the largest mosques in China, founded in 1442, facing east at the heart of the Old City; its yellow-brick gateway and flanking minarets form the iconic portrait of Kashgar. On the morning of the Corban Festival (Eid al-Adha), after prayers attended by tens of thousands conclude, drums and music erupt on the square before the mosque as huge crowds dance the Sama dance in celebration—one of the most spectacular folk festival scenes in Xinjiang, and the mosque is also counted among the famous mosques of Central Asia. Dress modestly for visits; tourists are not admitted during prayer times.
Getting there: Center of the Old City
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