XinYingpan Mosque in Yangbi County, Dali

Chinese Name: 漾濞县新营盘清真寺
English Name: XinYingpan Mosqure in Yangbi County, Dali

Overview

Xin Yingpan Mosque, originally constructed in ancient times, suffered a devastating fire in April 1989, reducing much of its structure to ashes. However, through community effort and fundraising, reconstruction of the main hall began promptly in 1991 and was completed in 1992. The newly built main hall features a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof, spanning 22.6 meters in width and 17 meters in depth, with a lower floor height of 5.3 meters. Adorned with elaborate flying eaves, intricate carvings, and a grand architectural presence, it stands as a testament to resilience and craftsmanship.

Background Information

According to the “Complete Collection of Yunnan Cultural Relics,” the mosque’s original main hall faced east and was flanked by five side rooms on the right, adorned with flowers and fruit trees on the left, and featured a screen wall at the entrance. Within the courtyard, there were flower platforms and behind the main hall, a garden with pavilions, curved corridors, and ponds. The rebuilt main hall behind the roof has a width of 22.33 meters, a depth of 15.12 meters, and a height of 13.64 meters, featuring 14 lattice doors and two crescent-shaped windows adorned with painted, carved, and relief patterns.XinYingpan Mosqure in Yangbi County, Dali

Reconstruction and Historical Significance

“Reconstruction of Xin Yingpan Mosque in Shangjie, Yangbi” records the historical significance of the mosque, originally confiscated by the Qing government after the failure of the Du Wenxiu uprising. It was later rebuilt in response to community efforts to appease sentiments. The original three-story minaret on the east side of the main hall was dismantled in 1967. The reconstruction efforts in 1990 aimed to replicate the architectural style of the original structure, integrating elements from both the demolished structure and the ancient Xiajie Mosque.

Location

Xin Yingpan Mosque is situated within the old city of Shangjie, northwest of Yangbi County town.