Kelizhuang Mosque in Xizhou Town, Dali

Kerlizhuang Mosque (珂里庄清真寺) is located in Kerlizhuang Village (珂里庄村), under the Siricun Village Committee (寺里村委会) of Xizhou Town (喜洲镇). Built in the 34th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1908), the mosque features existing structures including the main prayer hall, southern and northern wing rooms, and the minaret (main gate). The main hall is a five-bay, single-eaved, hip-and-gable wooden structure built in the traditional Tieliang (抬梁式) architectural style. Among the ancient mosques in Dali City (大理市), this mosque is one of the best-preserved in terms of its original layout and religious features. It holds significant architectural and historical value and provides essential material evidence for the study of religious history.

• Chinese Name: 珂里庄清真寺
• Location: Kerlizhuang Village (珂里庄村), Siricun Village Committee (寺里村委会), Xizhou Town (喜洲镇)
• Construction Date: 1908

Historical Background

Kerlizhuang Mosque was built in the 34th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1908).

Scale and Layout

The mosque faces east with its back to the west. The existing structures include:

• Main Prayer Hall: A five-bay, single-eaved hip-and-gable roof wooden structure in Tieliang (抬梁式) style.
• Southern and Northern Wing Rooms: Each is a five-bay, double-eaved gable roof wooden structure.
• Minaret (Main Gate): Integrated with the eastern housing complex. The eastern rooms are also five-bay, double-eaved, gable roof wooden structures. The central bay on the first floor serves as the main entrance, while the upper part is a two-story, hexagonal minaret tower.