Xian

Today we flew to Xian.

We visited a Taoist temple.  It was large and very peaceful, in contrast to the stalls and high-rise around us.

We also visited the Xian Mosque.  Islam, along with Christianity and Judaism, are monotheistic faiths.  They are also congregational, with the architectural need for assembly halls.  In this mosque, the architecture is distinctly Chinese, or as our lecturer would say, sinicised.

Looking towards the Prayer hall.

Close up of the hall, showing the mihrad (indication of the direction of Mecca).

Today's Chinglish.  This was above the tap in the ladies basin.

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