Qingzhen Xianxian Gumu (Ancient Tomb of the Muslim Sage)
Tomb of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, the Arab sage who came to China to preach Islam in the Tang dynasty: the tomb chamber is a domed echo structure — words spoken inside rumble with reverberation, hence its folk name the 'Sounding Tomb'; a unique ancient building prized for its acoustics
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Tomb of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, the Arab sage who came to China to preach Islam in the Tang dynasty: the tomb chamber is a domed echo structure — words spoken inside rumble with reverberation, hence its folk name the 'Sounding Tomb'; a unique ancient building prized for its acoustics. The tomb garden is an Arab-style garden ringed by tombs of notable Muslims across the centuries, an important Maritime Silk Road and Islamic heritage site in Guangzhou. Free entry (during opening hours); it sits beside Yuexiu Park and is best paired with Huaisheng Mosque on the same route.
Getting there: Metro Line 2, Yuexiu Park Station
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