Dali: Donglianhua (East Lotus) & Hui Muslim Culture Tour｜China

Begin your journey at the Donglianhua Mosque, a significant Muslim cultural landmark first built in the early Qing Dynasty. Admire its distinctive architecture, which combines the flying eaves and carved window lattices of traditional Chinese buildings with the symmetrical aesthetics and religious elements of Muslim architecture.

See the solemn plaque inscribed with "Upholding Islam for Generations" inside the mosque, along with the harmonious combination of the dome and pillars in the main prayer hall. Learn about the religious heritage of the local Hui people.

Next, explore the ancient residences in Donglianhua Village, once an important post station on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Wander through the village and see elderly people drying beef jerky at the alley entrances and children playing under ancient trees, filled with an original ecological atmosphere of life.

Savor authentic halal cuisine at a local restaurant in Donglianhua Village. Try dishes like beef jerky, youxiang cake, preserved goose soup noodles, Hui-style braised lamb, and sweet fermented glutinous rice balls.

Visit the Du Wenxiu Mansion and Tomb to learn about the Muslim Hui uprising during the Qing Dynasty. Explore the Dali Municipal Museum, initially known as the Grand Marshal’s Mansion, which holds “Du Wenxiu’s Uprising Exhibition.”

Finally, visit the Dali South Gate Mosque, one of the most ancient mosques in Yunnan province. Originally built during the Yuan Dynasty, the mosque has undergone several transformations before being restored to its original purpose.