The shrine
Of Khwaja Abdullah.
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A mosque and shrine of the Qadiriyya Sufi order on the southern slope of Panlong Mountain, north of Langzhong's old town, dating from the Qing dynasty and a protected national monument since 2013. It holds the tomb of Khwaja Abdullah, the first master of the Qadiriyya order to come to China, who reached Langzhong in 1684 by way of Gansu and Shaanxi; he is remembered as a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and he died in 1689, after which his disciples raised a small tomb pavilion over his grave, around which the mosque grew over the years. The grounds cover some thirteen thousand square metres of trees, gardens and pavilions, and the buildings blend Chinese architecture and its tiered roofs with Islamic touches. Entry is free and it is open by day, per visitor guides. Dress modestly, respect the sanctity of the place and ask before taking photos.
Of Khwaja Abdullah.
Chinese with Islamic touches.
Among the mountain trees.
5 Panlong Road, south slope of Panlong Mountain, Langzhong, Sichuan
It stands on the slope of Panlong Mountain about two kilometres north of the old town, a few minutes by taxi; it is best visited outside prayer times.
