Sanmei Mosque in Eryuan County, Dali

Sanmei Mosque (三枚清真寺) is located in Sanmei Village (三枚村), Yousuo Township (右所乡), Eryuan County (洱源县), Yunnan Province (云南省). It was first built in the 24th year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (清光绪二十四年, 1908). The mosque covers an area of 5 mu, with a total construction area of 2,540 square meters. The main prayer hall occupies 990 square meters and is designed in the style of traditional Chinese architecture.

• Chinese Name: Eryuan County Sanmei Mosque (洱源县三枚清真寺)
• Address: Sanmei Village (三枚村), Yousuo Township (右所乡), Eryuan County (洱源县), Yunnan Province (云南省)
• Postal Code: 671203
• Current Imam: Ma Cizhong (马慈忠)
• Current Academic Director: Zhang Wen (张文)

Historical Background

The mosque was originally built in the 24th year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (清光绪二十四年, 1908) and was later expanded and renovated.

Scale and Structure

The mosque now covers 5 mu, with a construction area of 2,540 square meters, including a 990-square-meter main prayer hall. The front section features a single-eave hip roof (歇山顶) covered with green glazed tiles. The surrounding corridor is supported by red round wooden columns, giving it a simple yet majestic appearance.

The rear section is designed as a two-tiered “octagonal tower” (八角楼), with eight eaves on the upper level and four on the lower. The brick carvings and woodwork on the walls are exquisitely crafted.

Community and Cultural Exchange

The mosque currently serves 208 Hui (回族) households, with a total population of 1,139 people. Among them are 6 academic directors (学董), 45 Ahongs (阿訇), and 3 mullahs (满拉).

The mosque houses 5 Arabic-language classics and a large incense burner dating back to the Yide era of the Ming Dynasty (大明宜德年间).

Location and Transportation

Sanmei Mosque (三枚清真寺) is situated in Sanmei Village (三枚村), Yousuo Township (右所乡), Eryuan County (洱源县), Yunnan Province (云南省).