| Guangzhou City served as a central port in the Marine | | | | There are 2 spiraling staircases that make its way up |
| Silk Road. Along with the development of trade in | | | | the central axis of the building to the highest point of |
| ancient China came the introduction of various religions. | | | | the tower. Sailors would often climb the stairs to the |
| Christianity, Buddhism and Islam were introduced to | | | | minaret which is the onion shaped crown of the tower |
| China from this port. The Huaisheng Mosque is the first | | | | to better judge the impending weather conditions. |
| mosque to be erected in China in the 7th Century | | | | It is recommended to dedicate half an hour of your |
| during the Tang Dynasty. | | | | time to visit the Huaisheng Mosque, which is an |
| The word Huaisheng translates to 'remember the | | | | excellent way to study the Islamic culture of China. |
| sage'. The sage referred to is Prophet Mohammed. | | | | Located on Guangta Road this historical site is open |
| The mosque is spread over 2,966 square meters and | | | | from 6:00am to 5:30pm every day. Islam is still a |
| contains six important elements the Wangyue Attic, | | | | deeply respected religion in China and the Huaisheng |
| the storehouse of Islamic Scriptures, the Stone Steles | | | | Mosque is its historical landmark. |
| Pavillion, the Imam Hall and its most eye-catching | | | | Offering one the most ideal locations to Huaisheng |
| feature is the Light Tower. | | | | Mosque and other key tourist attractions is the Ascott |
| The Light Tower was a guide to ships and traders to | | | | Guangzhou that offers one of the best Guangzhou |
| maneuver their way to the port of Guangzhou. This | | | | serviced accommodation. This hotel offers a |
| tower was built according to typical Arabian | | | | sophisticated ambiance along with the security and |
| architecture and stands approximately 36 meters high. | | | | spacious comfort of a Guangzhou serviced apartment. |