Religious site
Cheng Ho Mosque (Surabaya)
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Cheng Ho Mosque is a Chinese-influenced mosque in the Ketabang area of Surabaya, located within the Indonesian Chinese Muslim Association complex. It blends Chinese, Arab, and Javanese architectural styles and is promoted by the Surabaya Tourism Board as a site for religious tourism.
Don't miss
- Pagoda-shaped entry door with lion dragon reliefs and the Arabic word 'Allah' at the top
- Eight-sided roof, with each side representing good fortune in Chinese culture
- Predominantly red, green, and yellow color scheme, where green symbolizes Islamic traditions and red represents Chinese culture
- A bedug (traditional drum) to the left of the building
- Architecture inspired by the Niujie Mosque in Beijing, visible in the peak of the mosque
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cheng Ho Mosque (Surabaya)
You can visit Cheng Ho Mosque (Surabaya) on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inPrivate Day Tour Surabaya Historiculture4.7★ · 99 travelers4-5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$69 per personSee dates →
Best full daySurabaya Private Tour4.9★ · 96 travelers4-7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$78 per personSee dates →Getting there
Know before you go
- Located 1000 meters north of Surabaya City Hall, in the Indonesian Chinese Muslim Association complex.
- The mosque can accommodate about 200 worshipers.
A bit of history
The mosque was built by the Indonesian Chinese Muslim Association and the Haji Muhammad Cheng Ho Foundation of East Java, with support from the local Chinese community. Construction began on October 15, 2001, and finished on March 10, 2002, with inauguration on October 13, 2002. It is named after Zheng He, a Chinese explorer and Muslim who spread Islam in Southeast Asia.
Common questions
Who is the mosque named after?
It is named after Zheng He (also known as Cheng Ho), a Chinese explorer and Muslim who spread Islam in Southeast Asia.
What architectural styles are blended in the mosque?
The mosque blends Chinese, Arab, and Javanese influences.
How many other Cheng Ho mosques are there in Indonesia?
There are at least ten other Cheng Ho mosques in Indonesia, including ones in Palembang and Banyuwangi.
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