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6 Churches & Cathedrals in Central District That You Shouldn't Miss
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1. The Hong Kong Catholic Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
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.
2. St. John's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 260 reviews
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.
3. St. Joseph's Church
4. Ohel Leah Synagogue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
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.
