Also known as Sanshan Street Mosque, Jingjue Temple is a temple with a long history. It was built by imperial decree during the Hongwu period (1368 – 1399) of the Ming Dynasty and was soon burned down. In 1430, on the eve of the famous navigator Zheng He’s sixth voyage to the Western Seas, Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty specially approved Zheng He’s request and used national treasury funds to rebuild Jingjue Temple. Due to factors such as dynastic changes, it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. There are not many original buildings remaining. Fortunately, it is still there and has not been completely worn away by time. Nowadays, most of the temple is rebuilt in modern times. Although the brick-carved memorial archway is rebuilt in contemporary times, there are still the words ‘Built by Imperial Decree’ on it to maintain the style of that year. The existing buildings of Jingjue Temple include four courtyards, with a Moon-Viewing Tower, main hall, rear hall, imam’s residence, and lecture halls in the north and south. There is a high wall behind the chapel, which is said to have been built in the Ming Dynasty. Open all year round and all day. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day.
Jingjue Temple
Also known as Sanshan Street Mosque, Jingjue Temple is a temple with a long history. It was built by imperial […]
