The Mosque and Tomb of Imam Asim
Near Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonoumous Region,
People's Republic of China

Imam Asim (Hashim) was one of the first Islamic missionaries to the southern Tarim Basin. He is said to have died in battle against the Buddhist kingdom of Khotan in the 11th century. The mosque and tomb are about 23 km north (and slightly east) of the center of Hotan (Hotan, Hetian) just beyond the edge of the sand.

Map of Hotan and Surrounds from the Google Map People Showing the Location of the Mosque of Imam Asim

Satellite View from the Google Map People of Mosque, Tombs, and Paring Lot The mosque is about one kilometer north of the parking lot; an easy walk through the sand. And the parking lot is just off the road.

Approaching the Mosque (left) and Tomb (far right) of Imam Asim

Panorama View of the Tomb of Imam Asim (inside enclosure)

This page was prepared by Charles Hartley. The photographs were taken in 2004 by Charles Hartley. All text, graphics and photographs copyright © 2011 by Charles Hartley unless otherwise noted.