St. John's Cathedral
St. John's Cathedral
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighbourhood: Central
When people think of Hong Kong, most imagine movies with famous skyscrapers dominating the skyline. The area widely known as Central is the major financial hub and entertainment district, which truly lives up to the saying, “work hard, play hard.” Bars stay open late into the night and there just happens to be a street party every weekend. Although everything seems to be operating at lightning speed, Central is full of quiet, hidden gems. Nestled between office towers are wet markets and some of the city’s oldest restaurants dating back to the 1960s. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Retreat from the crowds by exploring beautifully restored historical buildings and even a green oasis of botanical gardens.
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- Central • 4 min walk
- Admiralty • 7 min walk
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vchin
Hong Kong, China191 contributions
Mar 2023
Quiet and peaceful environment. St John’s Cathedral is the parish church with very long history in Hong Kong. You are welcomed to visit, pray and do meditation quietly. It's also great to take pictures outside.
Written 6 March 2023
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mfilcol2014
Lisbon, Portugal1,760 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Church of Hong Kong.
It is an impressive building located right in the center of Hong Kong. Surrounded by a pleasant garden. The interior is a little cold, with nothing interesting
It is an impressive building located right in the center of Hong Kong. Surrounded by a pleasant garden. The interior is a little cold, with nothing interesting
Written 16 April 2024
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Moscow, Russia157,501 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The church was built in 1849 in the British medieval Gothic style.
This is one of the oldest buildings in the city, the oldest Christian place of worship in Hong Kong and the oldest Anglican church in the Far East.
This is one of the oldest buildings in the city, the oldest Christian place of worship in Hong Kong and the oldest Anglican church in the Far East.
Written 1 November 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China176,140 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
St. John's Cathedral is the oldest Anglican church in the Far East and one of the most important historic buildings in Hong Kong. Located on Garden Road, this is where the very first Sunday Service was held in Hong Kong in 1849.
The cathedral was constructed in Gothic Revival style, is of soft yellow coloured and features a single tower. In the distant past, the tower would have dominated the landscape of a mostly bare Hong Kong Island. Now it is lost in a sea of towering skyscrapers, holding onto its place in the past.
The interior of St. John's is subtle in its decor with a column lined nave, modest altar, pews and glass-stained windows. Its a peaceful place, a nice spot to have a seat and a rest on hot summer days.
Given its proximity to popular sightseeing in the Central District, visitors can conveniently include a visitor to St. John's Cathedral before/after Hong Kong Park, The Peak Tram and Zoological and Botanical Garden amongst others.
Note: St. John's is an active cathedral. Refer to their website for information regarding service times and schedule.
The cathedral was constructed in Gothic Revival style, is of soft yellow coloured and features a single tower. In the distant past, the tower would have dominated the landscape of a mostly bare Hong Kong Island. Now it is lost in a sea of towering skyscrapers, holding onto its place in the past.
The interior of St. John's is subtle in its decor with a column lined nave, modest altar, pews and glass-stained windows. Its a peaceful place, a nice spot to have a seat and a rest on hot summer days.
Given its proximity to popular sightseeing in the Central District, visitors can conveniently include a visitor to St. John's Cathedral before/after Hong Kong Park, The Peak Tram and Zoological and Botanical Garden amongst others.
Note: St. John's is an active cathedral. Refer to their website for information regarding service times and schedule.
Written 11 March 2019
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Revduncan
Birmingham, UK1,921 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
It seems Hong Kong exists to make money and the entice you to spend it!
It is refreshing to find the cathedral nestled in amongst the skyscrapers of mammon.
It is open and welcoming (no charge) a tranquil oasis of prayer and worship amidst the barren capitalism that surrounds it.
It is refreshing to find the cathedral nestled in amongst the skyscrapers of mammon.
It is open and welcoming (no charge) a tranquil oasis of prayer and worship amidst the barren capitalism that surrounds it.
Written 29 October 2019
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gazalondon2017
Greater London, UK573 contributions
Sept 2019
Attended the English speaking Anglican service at 9am. The place was packed out. Get there early or you will end up standing. Every nook has someone standing in it. Music was beautiful and the sound of an entire church singing is stunning.
Written 8 September 2019
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Hong Kong, China6,053 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
...which clearly still has significance in the community, judging by all of its outreach programmes. It’s a peaceful, pretty building that’s worth stopping into.
Written 17 May 2019
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,888 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
Built in 1849 this historic Anglican Cathedral, nestling amongst the skyscrapers of the Central Banking District, located on Garden Road, (and just a stones throw from the Peak Tram Terminus), with its beautiful architecture and serenity is definitely worthy of a 30 minute stop on your way to the Peak Tram.
There is no entrance fee and it's open every weekday from 7:00am until 6:00pm and even later on a weekend, closing at 7:30pm.
In the grounds you will find the grave of Private R.D. Maxwell a volunteer defence soldier who died defending Hong Kong from the Japanese invaders on 23rd Dec 1941 aged just 22 years old.
There is no entrance fee and it's open every weekday from 7:00am until 6:00pm and even later on a weekend, closing at 7:30pm.
In the grounds you will find the grave of Private R.D. Maxwell a volunteer defence soldier who died defending Hong Kong from the Japanese invaders on 23rd Dec 1941 aged just 22 years old.
Written 17 February 2015
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Carl S
Fort Myers, FL140 contributions
Dec 2019
I attended the spoken 8 am service, and the 9 am chanted service on Dec. 8th. The first service was sparsely attended, and the second was standing room only, with 40 people watching outside the front door. A bit of a challenge to understand. It was cold that morning, and the cathedral is built for the tropics. Would attend again, if I didn't live 8,000 miles away.
Written 21 December 2019
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RayICue
Cornelius, NC4,129 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Walk through if you are near. Some very interesting history that is told with the walls of the cathedral. It’s not as old and historical as a lot of European cathedrals but still worth a quick walk through.
Written 25 October 2019
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What time is the English service on Sunday thanks
Written 23 December 2017
Services in English are 8.00am, 9.00am, 11.45 am and 11.00pm.
I suggest that you visit their website at St Johns below, I hope this helps:
stjohnscathederal
Written 23 December 2017
Hello Admin Staff, Kindly let me know if your proper website.I desire to purchase any church related postcards.I will pay via paypal.
Thank you
Butter
Written 6 October 2017
Direct your enquiry to their website, easily found on line - for some reason I am not allowed to show it here!!
I am certain they will be delighted to help you.
Blessings, Ian Mac.
Written 6 October 2017
It's on Garden Road, Central District near the High Court and Hilton Hotel. On Hong Kong Island. You can take MTR get off at Admiralty Station and following the sign to go up the hill. It's about 10 minutes walk from Queens Road Central.
Written 18 March 2017
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