Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque is built by the Chinese Muslim community here. The elements of both Chinese and Islamic cultures can be seen in the architecture designs of this mosque which also resembles the design of a temple. This mosque is a dedication to Cheng Hoo who is a chinese admiral Muslim. It is claimed that he not only trade and made many friendships throughout his travels to Southeast Asia, but he also helped to spread the Islam religion.
Observe the unique architecture at Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque as it combines different elements from the Chinese, Middle East as well as the local Javanese culture and these different elements can be seen in the designs on the mosque. Having said, there are really not many mosques that is inspired by Chinese architectures, so the Cheng Hoo Mosque can be considered the very few ones that is worth a visit while you are in Surabaya.
Although the mosque is not a big one, do spend some time to really explore the grounds of it. You will mainly see red, green and yellow on the exteriors of the mosque. The top of the mosque resembles a pagoda and also sculptures of dragons and lions made out of wax along with Arabic letters written at the top of the pagoda. Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque can accommodate up to 200 visitors. The design on the mosque also comes with numbers that Chinese consider as lucky numbers such as there are 8 sides at the top of the main building and chinese considers number 8 brings good luck and prosperity.
Observe the unique architecture at Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque as it combines different elements from the Chinese, Middle East as well as the local Javanese culture and these different elements can be seen in the designs on the mosque. Having said, there are really not many mosques that is inspired by Chinese architectures, so the Cheng Hoo Mosque can be considered the very few ones that is worth a visit while you are in Surabaya.
Although the mosque is not a big one, do spend some time to really explore the grounds of it. You will mainly see red, green and yellow on the exteriors of the mosque. The top of the mosque resembles a pagoda and also sculptures of dragons and lions made out of wax along with Arabic letters written at the top of the pagoda. Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque can accommodate up to 200 visitors. The design on the mosque also comes with numbers that Chinese consider as lucky numbers such as there are 8 sides at the top of the main building and chinese considers number 8 brings good luck and prosperity.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
While you are there, do also take some time to enjoy the scenery surrounding the mosque. There is a small koi pond located within the vicinity of the temple but many have also mentioned that they do feel peaceful and serene whilst they are there.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
There is no gift shop available there so there really is nothing to buy there. But do capture more pictures of the mosque and bring home these memories. Apart from that, do remember the calm and serenity that the mosque brings when you are there as we are always too busy with our lives to really sit down and reflect on our actions.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
You can easily get to Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque via taking public transportations like the bus. One of the closest bus stations sited to the mosque is the Hi Tech Mall station, from there, you can opt to travel to Taman Makam Pahlawan via a trishaw for a touristy feel or simply walk there since the mosque is located nearby.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- If you are planning to visit the mosque, please avoid inappropriate dress codes as a sign of respect to the culture there. You would not be able to enter the mosque if you are wearing shorts. If you are in shorts, the security guard there will hand you a sarong to tie around your waist.
- Do stay till night time to enjoy the beautiful view there as the lighting is said to be really nice and the mosque exudes a sense of tranquility and calmness when one is there.
- The mosque might be a bit hard to trace but do have a lookout for a basketball court which sited in front of the mosque. This might make it easier to find the mosque as it is located just behind the basketball court.
- If you would like to know more about the mosque, you can also have a little chat with the caretaker there. Some visitors do mention that the caretaker is a friendly person and willing to share some interesting stories regarding the mosque.
- Do remember to snap more pictures when you are there as this mosque is really unique in terms of its history and also its architectural design.
- There really is no best time to visit the mosque as it is usually not crowded.
- The mosque will usually be crowded with locals during festive celebrations such as Eid or weekly at noon for Friday prayers. Coming during both these times would be an experience if you don’t mind the crowd and traffic.
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque is an artistic religious attraction in Surabaya where one could stop by for a colourful photo as well as for spiritual exploration.
Opening hours
| Monday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Thursday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Friday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Sunday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque is an artistic religious attraction in Surabaya where one could stop by for a colourful photo as well as for spiritual exploration.
Opening hours
| Monday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Thursday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Friday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
| Sunday | 04:30 am to 11:00 pm |
Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque is built by the Chinese Muslim community here. The elements of both Chinese and Islamic cultures can be seen in the architecture designs of this mosque which also resembles the design of a temple. This mosque is a dedication to Cheng Hoo who is a chinese admiral Muslim. It is claimed that he not only trade and made many friendships throughout his travels to Southeast Asia, but he also helped to spread the Islam religion.
Observe the unique architecture at Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque as it combines different elements from the Chinese, Middle East as well as the local Javanese culture and these different elements can be seen in the designs on the mosque. Having said, there are really not many mosques that is inspired by Chinese architectures, so the Cheng Hoo Mosque can be considered the very few ones that is worth a visit while you are in Surabaya.
Although the mosque is not a big one, do spend some time to really explore the grounds of it. You will mainly see red, green and yellow on the exteriors of the mosque. The top of the mosque resembles a pagoda and also sculptures of dragons and lions made out of wax along with Arabic letters written at the top of the pagoda. Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque can accommodate up to 200 visitors. The design on the mosque also comes with numbers that Chinese consider as lucky numbers such as there are 8 sides at the top of the main building and chinese considers number 8 brings good luck and prosperity.
Observe the unique architecture at Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque as it combines different elements from the Chinese, Middle East as well as the local Javanese culture and these different elements can be seen in the designs on the mosque. Having said, there are really not many mosques that is inspired by Chinese architectures, so the Cheng Hoo Mosque can be considered the very few ones that is worth a visit while you are in Surabaya.
Although the mosque is not a big one, do spend some time to really explore the grounds of it. You will mainly see red, green and yellow on the exteriors of the mosque. The top of the mosque resembles a pagoda and also sculptures of dragons and lions made out of wax along with Arabic letters written at the top of the pagoda. Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque can accommodate up to 200 visitors. The design on the mosque also comes with numbers that Chinese consider as lucky numbers such as there are 8 sides at the top of the main building and chinese considers number 8 brings good luck and prosperity.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
While you are there, do also take some time to enjoy the scenery surrounding the mosque. There is a small koi pond located within the vicinity of the temple but many have also mentioned that they do feel peaceful and serene whilst they are there.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
There is no gift shop available there so there really is nothing to buy there. But do capture more pictures of the mosque and bring home these memories. Apart from that, do remember the calm and serenity that the mosque brings when you are there as we are always too busy with our lives to really sit down and reflect on our actions.
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
You can easily get to Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque via taking public transportations like the bus. One of the closest bus stations sited to the mosque is the Hi Tech Mall station, from there, you can opt to travel to Taman Makam Pahlawan via a trishaw for a touristy feel or simply walk there since the mosque is located nearby.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- If you are planning to visit the mosque, please avoid inappropriate dress codes as a sign of respect to the culture there. You would not be able to enter the mosque if you are wearing shorts. If you are in shorts, the security guard there will hand you a sarong to tie around your waist.
- Do stay till night time to enjoy the beautiful view there as the lighting is said to be really nice and the mosque exudes a sense of tranquility and calmness when one is there.
- The mosque might be a bit hard to trace but do have a lookout for a basketball court which sited in front of the mosque. This might make it easier to find the mosque as it is located just behind the basketball court.
- If you would like to know more about the mosque, you can also have a little chat with the caretaker there. Some visitors do mention that the caretaker is a friendly person and willing to share some interesting stories regarding the mosque.
- Do remember to snap more pictures when you are there as this mosque is really unique in terms of its history and also its architectural design.
- There really is no best time to visit the mosque as it is usually not crowded.
- The mosque will usually be crowded with locals during festive celebrations such as Eid or weekly at noon for Friday prayers. Coming during both these times would be an experience if you don’t mind the crowd and traffic.
