Qingjing Temple [Quanzhou]

The Qingjing Temple is the earliest and oldest Islamic temple of the Arabic architectural style existent in our country. Located in the middle section of the Tumen Street in the Licheng District, it is a key historic and cultural site under the protection of the government. The temple was built in the second year of Xiangfu in the reign of Dazhong in North Song Dynasty（1009BC， the 400th year according to the Mohammedian calendar）and renovated in 1309 BC by Ahmed from Iran. The temple is built in the style of Islamic churches in Damascus, Syria. The main existent buildings are Damen Tower, Fengtian Altar and Mingshang Hall. There is an extremely precious stone sculpture “Imperial Instruction” issued by the Emperor Yongle in the Ming Dynasty in the fifth year of his reign（1407BC）to protect the Qingjing Temple and the Islamic temple.

get there by several minutes’ walk from the Overseas Chinese Mansion in urban areas