[Catholic Church, Qingdao, Shandong]

⛰ [Attraction Guide] ✅ Address: The Catholic Church in Qingdao, also known as St. Michael's Cathedral, is the largest Gothic building in Qingdao and the only consecrated church in China. The church is located at No. 15 Zhejiang Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province. It is easily accessible by subway or bus. 🌟 Highlights: The Catholic Church, formerly known as St. Michael's Cathedral, is the only consecrated church in China. Located on a hill on the east side of Zhongshan Road in Qingdao, it is a magnificent building built in 1932. It adopts Gothic and Roman architectural styles, and the interior decoration adopts the style of the Italian Renaissance. It can accommodate thousands of people. It is the largest Catholic church and Gothic building in Qingdao, and one of the landmark landscapes of Qingdao's European style. ✅ Opening hours: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Saturday: 08:30-18:00 (entry stops at 17:30). Sunday: 10:00-17:00 (entry stops at 17:00). The first Sunday of each month: 08:00-12:00 is the worship time and is not open to the public. The business hours are 12:00-17:00. ✅ Ticket price: The adult ticket price is CNY 10. Student tickets are half price, i.e. CNY 5. A student ID card must be presented. ✅ Transportation: ① Subway: Take Subway Line 1 to Qingdao Station, Exit B/D, and walk about 800 meters. ② Bus: Take Bus No. 221, 228, 231, or 308 directly or nearby. ✅ Tips: It is recommended to go there on a sunny afternoon. Take pictures of the church from the bottom of the hill along Zhejiang Road, especially the glazed tiles on the top of the church are very beautiful under the sun. The "Sea Oath Mountain Alliance" square at the southwest entrance of the church is also a must-visit place. The tour takes about 1 hour, and every detail of the church is worth stopping to appreciate.