Pan Asian Goes Global

The Great Mosque of X'ian is one of the most beautiful Mosques - as well as the largest and one of the oldest Mosques in China.  This Mosque also holds a rich history in the development of Islam in China.  Here is a summary of its history, location, and architecture. Scroll to the bottom to read about my personal experience in Xi'an! You can also watch my youtube video below! The Great Mosque of Xi'an - The prayer hall History It is said that Islam first came to China in the 7th century when Muslim merchants first arrived. Sometime later, the Great Xi'an Mosque was built, in 742 AD during the Tang Dynasty. Xi'an was the capital of the Tang Dynasty and was a very populous city in the world during its time.  The Great Xi'an Mosque is also one of the first Mosques in China.  However, the current layout was developed towards the end of the 14th century during the Ming Dynasty. Great Mosque of Xi'an - Arabic Calligraphy Location - within the Muslim Quarter  The