Xunhua, China: Where Islam Meets Buddhism

Where ISLAM meets BUDDHISM I S2, EP108

Destination:ChinaProvince:QinghaiCity:Xunhua

Little Chinese Everywhere2025-01-1817 min

I am at the melt point of religions and cultures within China, in Xunhua County, Qinghai. At first I reached Jianzha which is a majority buddhist town that also has some 30% muslim population as well. The next village however, I crossed to Xunhua county which is also called "The 'Mecca' of China".

Xunhua is majority muslim (Hui and Salar people) and stands out through its beautiful traditional Chinese mosque landscape. Moreover, it holds one of only three ever written Qurans in one of its mosques.

Join me on this journey through Islamic China.

--- Little Chinese Everywhere

January 18, 2025, Winter in China

Video Chapters

0:00Intro
1:57Jianzha - Meltpoint of Islam and Buddhism
7:41Xunhua - The "Mecca" of China
12:27Handwritten Quran

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Little Chinese Everywhere takes us on a captivating journey through Xunhua County in Qinghai, China, a place where Islam and Buddhism intertwine. She first visits Jianzha, a predominantly Buddhist town with a significant Muslim population, before arriving in Xunhua, known as the "Mecca of China." Xunhua's unique blend of Chinese and Islamic cultures is evident in its stunning traditional mosques and the presence of one of only three handwritten Qurans in the country. This video offers a rare glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of this region, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of different faiths and traditions.