Muslim in Inner Mongolia

Muslim Population in Mongolia

The history of the Hui Nationality in Inner Mongolia can be traced back to the Yuan and Ming dynasties, but most of the Hui people moved into Inner Mongolia during the Qing Dynasty. According to the sixth census statistics in 2010, Inner Mongolia's Hui population was about 221483 people, mainly distributed in Hohhot, Baotou and Chifeng city.
 

Muslim Areas in Mongolia

Inner Mongolia has one county level Hui District: Hohhot Huimin District, which is located in the northwest of Hohhot City; has two Hui townships, which are respectively: Ergun City Sanhe Hui Village, Chifeng City Yuanbaoshan District Xiaowujia Hui Village.
 

Muslim Restaurants in Mongolia

Where can you find the famous Muslim restaurants in Mongolia? Here Top China Travel provide a list of some popular Muslim restaurants in Hohhot. 

Top Muslim Mosques in Mongolia

How many Muslim mosques are there in Mongolia? There are 176 mosques in Mongolia, the famous are Hohhot Great Mosque, Baotou Great Mosque, etc. 


 

Hohhot Great Mosque is the most famous mosque in Inner Mongolia. It is the longest, largest and best-preserved mosque in Inner Mongolia. It was built in the thirty-second year of Kangxi of Qing dynasty (1693 AD) and covers an area of about 4000 square meters. One of the most striking buildings in the mosque is the Wangyue building on the southeast side of the great mosque. Hohhot Muslim Mosque is a beautiful and complete ancient building in Hohhot city. Its architectural art composition and unique style are worthy of inheritance and reference.


 

Baotou Great Mosque is located in the mosque alley of Donghe district in Baotou city. It was built in Qianlong period of Qing dynasty. It was the first mosque established after the introduction of Islam into Baotou. Baotou Great Mosque covers an area of about 1200 square meters, with over 70 buildings including worship hall and bath room. It is an influential mosque in the western part of Inner Mongolia autonomous region.