Things to do in Hong Kong, China: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

November 8, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
Restaurants in Hong Kong

1. St. Margaret's Church

2A, Broadwood Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong China +852 2576 2801 http://smc.catholic.org.hk
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

St. Margaret's Church

2. The Hong Kong Catholic Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception

16 Caine Road, Hong Kong China +852 2522 8212 http://cathedral.catholic.org.hk/
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

The Hong Kong Catholic Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception

Reviewed By cy_sg - Singapore, Singapore

My wife and I recently visited the Cathedral on a Sunday afternoon. The Cathedral along Caine Road in Central and it's a bit of an uphill trek from Central HK. Fortunately for us, we had the benefit of Google Maps but it may otherwise be a bit hard to locate the Cathedral as it's surrounded and squeezed by several high-rise buildings (all of which fork part of the Catholic Church's compound in HK). We were there on a Sunday afternoon and a wedding service had just ended, which allowed us to explore the inside of the Cathedral in air con comfort. The Cathedral is not too big and is laid out in similar form to most European cathedrals with the altar forming the centrepiece of the sanctuary, with smaller chapels at the back of the altar - 1 for the Blessed Sacrament, 1 for the Adoration to Mary and several other small prayer chapels. Very European like, unlike many of the other Cathedrals and Churches you find in Asia. While somewhat modern, the Church provided a good respite from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, and a nice prayer space in the hear of the city. English masses are held at 9.30am on Sundays and the other masses are, I believe, in Cantonese.

3. St. John's Cathedral

No.4-8 Garden Road, Central District, Hong Kong China +852 2523 4157 http://www.stjohnscathedral.org.hk/chi/home.html
Excellent
33%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 260 reviews

St. John's Cathedral

Reviewed By yasmineb548

Central quiet location for contemplation and thought. Services are even provided in Tagalog on weekends, as well as English and Cantonese. The gift shop is a great place to buy Christmas charity cards. Next door, there is Castaways, a charity shop connected to the building which is a wonderful place to find treasures! We bought a perfect condition 1970s HK Monopoly set for $50.

4. St. Joseph's Church

37 Garden Road, Hong Kong China +852 2522 3992 https://www.catholicheritage.org.hk/en/catholic_building/st_joseph_s_church_garden_road/index.html
Excellent
21%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

St. Joseph's Church

5. Catholic Bethanie

Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong China
Excellent
18%
Good
73%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Catholic Bethanie

6. Ohel Leah Synagogue

70 Robinson Road, Hong Kong China +852 2801 5442 http://Www.ohelleah.org
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 4 reviews

Ohel Leah Synagogue

Reviewed By Gershon666 - Honolulu, United States

This Synagogue is at the center of Jewish religious and social life in Hong Kong. It will take some effort to get there by public transportation: bus and uphill walking. The Jewish community comprises more than 200 families. Most of the Jews are Ashkenazi from Russia and Eastern Europe. The building contains a treasured collection of Torah scrolls including some that date back to the mid-19th century. After going through some intense security you are welcomed into an atmosphere of intimacy, warmth and spirituality. A Jewish community centre includes a Jewish day school, a kosher supermarket and meat and dairy restaurants. I enjoyed walking around the property, meeting some of the teachers and schoolchildren and a rabbinical scholar. He provided some interesting insights into Jewish life in Hong Kong. But, the highlight of my time was sitting in the sanctuary and feeling the threads of history while giving homage to my ancestors. After all the magnificent sights and experiences of Hong Kong, this was a special treat.

7. St. Matthew's Church

232 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong China +852 2548 4777
Excellent
20%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
20%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 5 reviews

St. Matthew's Church

8. Church of Christ in China

2 Bonham Road, Hong Kong China http://www.hkcccc.org/
Excellent
0%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Church of Christ in China

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