Jingjue Temple, also known as SanShan Street Mosque, is a temple with a long history. It was originally built during the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1399), but was soon destroyed by fire. In the fifth year of the Xuande reign (1430), on the eve of the famous navigator Zheng He’s sixth voyage to the Western Seas, Emperor Xuande of the Ming Dynasty specially approved Zheng He’s request and used state funds to rebuild Jingjue Temple. Due to changes in dynasties and other factors, the temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, and there are not many of the original buildings left. Fortunately, it still exists, not completely erased by time. The current temple buildings are mostly reconstructed in modern times, and although the brick carving archway is a contemporary reconstruction, it still bears the words ‘Imperially Built’ to maintain its historical appearance. The existing structures of Jingjue Temple include four courtyards, a moon-gazing tower, the main hall, the rear hall, the imam’s dining room, and north and south lecture halls. There is a high wall behind the prayer hall, which is said to have been built during the Ming Dynasty. The temple is open all year round, accessible 24 hours a day, with specific business status subject to the day’s opening conditions.
Jingjue Temple
Jingjue Temple, also known as SanShan Street Mosque, is a temple with a long history. It was origina[...]
