Yongshou Muslim Temple

Yongshou Muslim Temple is one of the main mosques in Beijing, built during the Ming Dynasty. In 1624 the temple was reconstructed. In honor of this event, a memorial stone stele was installed in it. The temple complex includes the main gate, the two-storey Wangyue pavilion, the main hall, the sermon hall and other rooms. In the main hall, the prayer niche is concave in the western direction so that parishioners pray while facing Mecca. The Yongshou Mosque is built in traditional Chinese style with elements of Arabic architecture.