Dungan Mosque
Built entirely of interlocking pieces, construction of this Chinese Muslim house of worship required zero nails.

Chinese Muslim house of worship in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. Built without nails, it features Chinese architectural traditions.

Why Go

šŸ•Œ Unique Chinese Muslim architecture
🚫 Built without a single nail
šŸ“œ Rich history of the Dungan community
šŸŽØ Colorful beams with plant and fruit images
ā›©ļø Resembles a Chinese Buddhist temple
šŸ“œ Registered historical building protected by Kyrgyz law

Why Avoid

āš ļø Women not always allowed to enter

Tips

🚶 Short walk from Karakol city center.
🚌 Reach Karakol by marshrutka or flight from Bishkek.
šŸ—£ļø Friendly caretaker on grounds may open doors for viewing.
🄻 Women can get robes at the entrance

Hours

šŸ•’ Continues to be used as a place of worship.

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