St John's Cathedral, Hong Kong

Name: St John's Cathedral
Address: No.4-8 Garden Road, Central District, Hong Kong, China
Telephone: +852 2523 4157

#161 among attractions in Hong Kong

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Evangelist is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Hong Kong Island, and mother church to the Province of Hong Kong and Macao. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Hong Kong and the Bishop of Hong Kong Island. ()

Local name: 聖約翰座堂 Completed: 1849 (176 years ago)Architectural style: English gothicCoordinates: 22°16'43"N, 114°9'32"E

Address

No.4-8 Garden Road, Central District中西区 (湾仔)Hong Kong China

Contact

+852 2523 4157

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Hong Kong

Day trips

St John's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, The Landmark, Statue Square.

~870 ftSE
Park
Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Park stands as an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. This verdant expanse, located in the Central District, offers a serene escape from the urban rush, presenting a harmonious blend of artificial...
~1060 ftW
Zoo, Garden, Park
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Hong Kong
6 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens offer a serene and enchanting escape to nature lovers and families alike. This verdant oasis, located on the northern slope of Victoria Peak, is among the oldest...
~940 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Building
The Landmark, Hong Kong
5 min walk • The Landmark, often referred to as "The Landmark Mandarin Oriental," is a beacon of luxury and sophistication in the heart of Hong Kong's bustling Central district. This mixed-use skyscraper is not only an office tower but also a premier shopping and dining...
~870 ftN
Landscaped public space with a statue
Statue Square, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Statue Square, a distinguished memorial park nestled in the heart of Hong Kong, serves as a poignant reminder of the city's rich colonial history. Located in the bustling Central district, this urban oasis offers a serene reprieve from the surrounding skyscrapers...
~910 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Prince's Building, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Prince's Building is an office tower with a six-level shopping centre, known as Landmark Prince's. Located along the western side of the southern section of Statue Square in Central, Hong Kong near Central station, the building is connected to Alexandra House and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong by pedestrian bridges.
~1050 ftSE
Zoo, Park
Edward Youde Aviary, Hong Kong
6 min walk • The Edward Youde Aviary is a 3,000-square-metre aviary built over a natural valley at the southern corner of Hong Kong Park, which is located in Central at the bottom of the north eastern slope of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong.
~1260 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
The Cenotaph, Hong Kong
7 min walk • The Cenotaph is a war memorial constructed in 1923 and located between Statue Square and the City Hall in Central, Hong Kong, that commemorates the dead in the two world wars who served in Hong Kong in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.
~940 ftNE
Park, Garden
Chater Garden, Hong Kong
5 min walk • Chater Garden, located in the Central District of Hong Kong, is a public park directly east of the Legislative Council building. It is named after Sir Paul Chater, as is the adjacent Chater Road.
~730 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, Hong Kong
4 min walk • The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is located in Hong Kong Park, at 7A Kennedy Road above Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It was opened by Leung Ding-Bong, then chairman of the Urban Council, on 28 April 1992. The centre encourages local art creation.
~1100 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Bars and clubs
Fringe Club, Hong Kong
6 min walk • The Fringe Club is a not-for-profit arts organisation. Its mission is to help emergent artists, promote Hong Kong artists abroad through cultural exchange and overseas touring, and conserve and develop Hong Kong cultural heritage.
~1090 ftE
Bridge
Three Garden Road, Hong Kong
6 min walk • Three Garden Road, Central, is an office building in Central, Hong Kong near Garden Road stop of the Peak Tram, completed in 1992 by the Great Eagle Group.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St John's Cathedral open?

St John's Cathedral is open:

Monday 12 am - 12 am
Tuesday 12 am - 12 am
Wednesday 12 am - 12 am
Thursday 12 am - 12 am
Friday 12 am - 12 am
Saturday 12 am - 12 am
Sunday 12 am - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to St John's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Peak Tram, Hong Kong (2 min walk), St. John's Building, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Cheung Kong Park, Hong Kong (2 min walk), Cheung Kong Center, Hong Kong (3 min walk).

How to get to St John's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St John's Cathedral:

Bus

Justice Place • Lines: 22 (2 min walk)
St. John's Cathedral • Lines: 10, 12A, 22, 28, 31, 40, 40M (2 min walk)

Train

Garden Road (2 min walk)
Kennedy Road (4 min walk)

Tram

Bank Street • Lines: 北角 → 石塘咀 North Point → Shek Tong, 筲箕灣 → 上環 (西港城) Shau Kei Wan → We, 筲箕灣 → 堅尼地城 Shau Kei Wan → Kenned, 跑馬地 → 堅尼地城 Happy Valley → Kenned, 銅鑼灣 → 石塘咀 Causeway Bay → Shek To (4 min walk)
Ice House Street • Lines: 上環 (西港城) → 筲箕灣 Western Market →, 堅尼地城 → 筲箕灣 Kennedy Town → Shau K, 堅尼地城 → 跑馬地 Kennedy Town → Happy, 石塘咀 → 北角 Shek Tong Tsui → North, 石塘咀 → 銅鑼灣 Shek Tong Tsui → Cause (5 min walk)

Metro

Central • Lines: Isl, Twl (6 min walk)
Admiralty • Lines: Isl, Sil, Twl (11 min walk)

Ferry

Central Pier 5 • Lines: Cheung Chau - Central (16 min walk)
Wan Chai Ferry Pier (30 min walk)