Historic places of worship in Sheung Wan

Historic Temples & Churches

Sheung Wan and the surrounding hillsides preserve a dense collection of colonial-era religious landmarks dating back to the mid-19th century. This selection highlights the spiritual diversity of the area, featuring the oldest mosque in Hong Kong alongside the primary seats of the Anglican and Roman Catholic dioceses. Architecturally, the list spans English Gothic revivals, red-brick Edwardian structures, and traditional Islamic motifs, reflecting the city's early multicultural development.

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St. John's Cathedral

Dating back to 1849, this beautiful and well-maintained Anglican church was built in English Gothic style.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Completed in 1888, this Gothic Revival cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. Built in a cruciform shape with granite and brick, it is a designated Grade I historic building.

Xie li jie qing zhen si Jamia Mosque

Established in 1849 and rebuilt in 1915, this is Hong Kong's oldest mosque. The Grade I historic building is easily identified by its distinct mint-green exterior and elegant arched windows.

St. Paul's Church (Episcopal)

An Anglican church completed in 1911, characterized by its red-brick exterior. It stands as a prominent example of early 20th-century colonial ecclesiastical architecture on the slopes of Glenealy.

Sacred Heart Chapel

A Catholic chapel associated with the Canossian Missions, established in the late 19th century to serve the local community and the adjacent Sacred Heart Canossian College.

St. Anthony's Catholic Church

St. Anthony's Church or St. Anthony Church or variations thereof may refer to:

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui

The administrative headquarters of the Anglican Church in Hong Kong. It is situated within the Bishop's House complex, which includes some of the oldest surviving colonial buildings in the city, dating to 1848.