Mosque in Ludian, Yunnan, China
Tuogu Mosque () is a mosque located in Taoyuan Hui Ethnic Township, Ludian County, Yunnan, China. It is a provincial level cultural heritage in Yunnan.
Name.
The word Tuogu is a transliteration in Yi language, it means "a beautiful place".
History.
Tuogu Mosque was built by the donation of Qing dynasty military officers Ma Lincan () and Ma Linchi () in 1730. It was safe and sound in the 2014 Ludian earthquake.
Architecture.
Tuogu Mosque covers a building area of . The extant structure is based on the Qing dynasty building principles and retains the traditional architectural style. The extant buildings include the Main Hall, Tower of Huanxing (), Hall of Wujuan (), Back Pavilion (), and "Zhaobi" ().
Main Hall.
The Main Hall is wide, deep and high. The hall is supported by 36 columns. Under the eaves is a plaque with Chinese characters "Happy Paradise" ().
Tower of Huanxing.
The Tower of Huanxing is a Chinese tower with five stories. In the center of the eaves of the hall is a plaque, on which there are the words "Puci Wanyou" ().
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