Central location to visit｜St. John's Cathedral with over a hundred years of history!

In fact, there are many historical places worth visiting in the city center! This time, we will introduce the St. John's Cathedral located in Central to everyone. This Victorian Gothic building has a history of over 170 years and has been designated as a statutory monument, full of rich historical significance. In addition, there are social enterprise cafes and bookstores next to the cathedral, which is also a good choice to spend a leisurely afternoon there! St. John's Cathedral is located not far from the Peak Tram Station in Central's Garden Road. It is open daily for citizens to pray and meditate. The cathedral was officially opened in 1849 and has a history of 175 years, witnessing many historical events. It was also listed as a statutory monument in Hong Kong and is the oldest Christian church in Hong Kong's history. The reason why St. John's Cathedral attracts so many people to take photos must be its Victorian Gothic architectural design, which is quite rare in Hong Kong nowadays. In addition, the cathedral has a bell tower and a unique tower, both of which are also Gothic in style. Together with the large arches and entrance portico full of traditional cathedral features, many people want to take a beautiful photo as a souvenir! The cathedral is composed of three buildings, with the main building, the Cathedral itself, being the first to be built in 1847. It is a rare example of Victorian Gothic architecture in Hong Kong. The annex was built in 1924, and the new Cathedral Office, which serves as an office building, was added in 1956. It is full of historical stories and well worth a visit! In addition, the church has built a modular house next to the cathedral that can be dismantled at any time to assist people with disabilities in finding employment. They have also established a social enterprise coffee shop that provides on-the-job training for people with learning disabilities, and have launched a sign language ordering service. After enjoying a cup of coffee, you may also want to visit the bookstore next to the cathedral, which is suitable for those who are interested in religious books. Currently, there are daily worship services in the cathedral, with English as the main language of worship, and also offering Cantonese, Mandarin, and Filipino languages. Many worshippers from all over the world come to visit, making it an international cathedral. However, please try not to take photos or disturb during worship services. St. John's Cathedral Address: 4-8 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong. Opening hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 7.00am - 6.00pm. Wednesday: 7.00am - 6.30pm Thursday*: 7.00am - 6.00pm Saturday: 7.00am - 7.30pm Public holiday: 9.00am - 4.00pm