China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a unitary sovereign state in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third- or fourth-largest country by total area, depending on the source consulted. China also has the most neighbor countries in the world. Governed by the Communist Party of China, it exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
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.
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Visiting the city for business and finding the only (I believe) Catholic Church in the city. Being able to practice the Catholic faith while traveling - an awesome thing! Filled with many nationalities, becoming one in faith. Multiple masses offered with Saturday evening at 6:30 for the English speaking. TV prompts with the hymns, responses, etc. make it. But easier to participate. A small, beautiful and warm church; easy to find and plenty of taxis on the streets after if needed.
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