Qingdao Catholic Church

Qingdao Catholic Church was originally named St. Michael's Church on Zhejiang Road, Qingdao Catholic Diocese (St. Emile Church), designed by German designer Billoha based on Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. The planned church should be 100 meters high, but when World War II broke out, Germany banned the outflow of local funds, so the church had to modify the drawings and built to its current size. The church was built in 1932 and completed in 1934. The tower is 56 meters high and was the tallest building in Shandong Province before the founding of the People's Republic of China.

There is a kind of lavender flower outside the Catholic church. It has a very nice name called Paulownia flower. It can be said to be very pleasing to the eye.

Under the Catholic Church, there will be many newlyweds taking wedding photos among the Paulownia flowers. Stand in the place where the newlyweds took photos and take a few photos.

The ticket to the Catholic Church is only ten dollars, and it’s half price if you have a student ID. It’s so cheap, I definitely have to go in!

The pale yellow walls, the pink roof with a neat cross, the arched doors, the red window ridges, and the simple and beautiful patterns all look colorful and natural. The statue of the Virgin Mary on the right side of the church gives this solemn building a maternal and loving glow.

But when I got closer, I realized that this magnificent church is not easy to photograph. I tried to shoot it horizontally and vertically, adjust the angle, and step back a long distance, but I couldn't capture it completely with my camera. It's really high!

But when you walk from Feicheng Road, the fork of Zhongshan Road, it is an uphill road with a relatively steep slope. If you choose a certain angle here, you can take in both spires of the church, but there were too many cars and I couldn't enjoy this good view, which drove me crazy.

The church is very tall, and the interior is all white, which makes it look spacious and bright. At the end of the corridor is the altar, with exquisite murals painted on the dome above and colorful paintings on the glass windows, which exude holiness and solemnity everywhere. This aura is like countless tiny particles scattered in the air, transmitting into my information sensing system. So, for someone like me who doesn't understand religion, I went into the church, visited it, and felt that the atmosphere was weird if I stayed for a while. I didn't want to blaspheme, so I left quickly.

Qingdao Catholic Church has always been a place that I have always admired. Its fresh appearance and Gothic architecture make people feel like they are somewhere in Europe. The church is particularly quiet in the early morning.

The arched window at the gate is a great place for taking photos. A couple took wedding selfies in front of this gate for more than an hour.

In the spacious and bright hall, the sun shines softly through the colorful stained glass windows. There are corridors on the east and west sides of the hall, and two large altars and four small altars at the back. The dome of the hall is painted with holy murals, full of a strong religious atmosphere. The roof is covered with tongue-shaped red tiles, which is imposing, simple and elegant.

St. Michael's Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Qingdao, commonly known as the "Catholic Church", is located on Dexian Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. It is a famous Catholic church. The following are some tips for visiting the church:



Visiting hours: The church is open all year round, but it should be noted that the Sunday Mass time is 8:00-9:00 every Sunday morning. The church is not open to the public at this time, so visitors need to arrange their itinerary in advance.



Visiting fee: The ticket price for the church is 10 yuan for adults and 5 yuan for students, but it should be noted that the church is not open for Sunday mass on Sunday morning, so visitors need to arrange their itinerary in advance.



Tour route: There are many attractions around the church, including the trestle bridge, Huilan Pavilion, etc. Visitors can arrange their tour route according to their preferences. It is recommended that visitors check the map in advance and arrange transportation.



Note: Visitors need to respect religious beliefs when visiting the church, dress appropriately, and cannot enter the church shirtless or in slippers. At the same time, visitors need to abide by the rules in the church and are not allowed to make loud noises or chase and fight.



Recommended attractions: There are many attractions around the church, including the Zhanqiao, Huilan Pavilion, etc. The Zhanqiao is a historic seaside building complex, and the Huilan Pavilion is an octagonal building with ethnic characteristics. Both are famous attractions in Qingdao.



In short, St. Michael's Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Qingdao is a church with historical and cultural value. It is a place worth visiting for tourists who like cultural and religious tourism.

Designed by German designer Billoha based on Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles, it was built in 1932. The building area is 6,302 square meters, and the plane is in the shape of a Latin "cross". There are symmetrical bell towers on both sides, 60 meters high, with 4 bronze bells hanging in the towers. The church square is free, and the ticket to visit the church is 10 yuan

Zhejiang Road Catholic Church is the famous "St. Michael's Cathedral". It is the only consecrated church in China and a business card of Qingdao.



It was designed by German designer Billoha based on Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. The plane of the church is in the shape of a Latin cross. A huge cross stands on each of the conical spires covered with red tiles. There are four large bells hanging in the tower. Every hour, the bells ring, and the sound can be heard for miles, melodiously and far-reachingly.



The tower is 56 meters high. It is said that the original design was about 100 meters high. After the outbreak of World War II, Germany banned the outflow of local funds and modified the drawings to build it to its current size. The church is built with yellow granite and reinforced concrete, and the surface is carved with simple and beautiful patterns. There is a huge rose window above the gate. The window is a semicircular arch with smooth lines, which looks solemn and simple.



Entering the church, you will see a spacious and bright hall that can accommodate thousands of people. The colorful stained glass windows transmit soft light. The decoration adopts the style of Italian Renaissance. It is spacious and bright. There are seven large chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, an altar at the back, and the icon murals on the dome, which are very solemn and beautiful.



Unlike the grand and magnificent cathedrals abroad, this church is much smaller and more delicate, but the roof is covered with tongue-shaped red tiles, the lights are dazzling, and it is full of a strong religious atmosphere. The combination of rigidity and softness is perfectly unified in this church, making it imposing yet simple and elegant.



The arched doors, red window ridges and simple retro patterns make the originally solemn church more lively and lovely. The breeze blows on the face and the shadows of the trees sway, making everything around seem to be shrouded in a sacred halo, becoming sparse and orderly.

The church is still very beautiful, but the ticket sales are very poor. There were too many people asking questions at the Meituan ticket sales outside the temple, and they couldn't answer them all; the ticket sales staff inside the temple were mainly playing with their phones, and ticket sales were probably a side job, and they looked like they had no time to spare.

The original name of Qingdao Catholic Church is St. Michael's Church on Zhejiang Road, Qingdao Catholic Diocese (some reports say: St. Emile Church), designed by German designer Biloha based on Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. The planned church should be 100 meters high, but when World War II broke out, Germany banned the outflow of local funds, so the church had to modify the drawings and built to its current size. The church was built in 1932 and completed in 1934. The tower is 56 meters high and was the tallest building in Shandong Province before the founding of the People's Republic of China.

As expected, it was full of people. Fortunately, the square in front of the Catholic Church was relatively open and could accommodate enough people, so it didn't seem crowded. I had read a lot about it in other people's travel notes, but when I saw it with my own eyes, I still felt it was very dreamy. This is the perfect church for the wedding of the prince and princess in fairy tales.

The Catholic Church on Zhejiang Road can be said to be a popular check-in spot in Qingdao. The photos taken with it as the background are quite artistic. If you want to go in, you only need to buy a ticket. The church decoration adopts the style of the Renaissance. The hall inside the church is spacious and bright, solemn and beautiful. It is the largest Gothic building in Qingdao. Not only tourists are willing to take pictures at the door, but the small square at the door is also the best choice for couples to take wedding photos. With the church as the background, the relationship between two people may be more solemn and cherished.



The church is located in the business district of Zhongshan Road. If you are not satisfied with shopping, you can go to Taitung. There are many kinds of shops here, and I personally like it. If you want to buy specialties, I recommend a store called "Someone's Specialty Shop". The owner is enthusiastic and the things are clean. These two points are enough for me to choose him. Dried seafood is definitely indispensable, which is also a specialty product of Qingdao. And I also like to eat dried squid shreds, which are sweet and chewy. Sea cucumber mushroom sauce and crab chili sauce are also great with rice. What impressed me most was Laoshan tea. Laoshan tea tastes very fragrant, especially the tea leaves in early spring, which are even more refreshing. "Someone" is just like his store opening philosophy: it makes me feel sincere.

The largest church in Qingdao. When I was young, I felt it was very mysterious and had no way to go in to take a look. The interior decoration was rather rough, and it was different from churches abroad. It had a copycat feeling, but the appearance was still very good.

Qingdao Catholic Church (St. Michael's Church)

One of the famous attractions in Qingdao, it is the largest Gothic building in Qingdao, the only consecrated church in China, and a masterpiece of Christian architectural art. I didn't go inside to see it, but walked around outside and happened to see people taking wedding photos. It is indeed a popular place for taking photos. I wish the newlyweds happiness~

The landmark building is full of exotic atmosphere. The better angles are hidden among the various buildings.

The most famous "Catholic Church" in Qingdao is highly recommended.

I took a photo from the slope next to it and finally got a panoramic view. This is a perfect place for wedding photos. I saw so many things.

Many couples take wedding photos here, and there are people blowing bubbles below. I like the environment very much. It is a great place for taking photos.

The interior decoration is quite nice, it is worth going in for a look

You can buy tickets at the door for 10 yuan each. It’s free for children under 1.4 meters tall, and half-price for students with ID. Bring your student ID.

The reinforced concrete structure of the church is quite magnificent and worth a visit.

Many people take wedding photos. There are more people during the Dragon Boat Festival.

I didn’t take many photos. The church’s exterior is really exotic. There were many couples taking wedding photos in front of the door. I just didn’t expect that the church restaurant would charge a fee.

A distinctive building with a bit of momentum. You can take a look.

This church in Qingdao is really very impressive!

It's pretty. Just check in. There are many people taking wedding photos. I found a few angles to take pictures from the side, which also looks good.

The location of the church is very good, only a 10-minute walk from the pier. There are not many open areas, and you need to queue up to visit during holidays.

The interior decoration is very nice. When we went there, the service had just ended.

The square in front of the church is very large. There are many people taking wedding photos, and there are also many tourists coming here. The scenery is quite nice.

Qingdao St. Michael's Cathedral is called "Catholic Church" by locals. It is the largest Romanesque building in Qingdao. It was designed by German designer Biloha based on Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. The church was built in 1932 and completed in 1934. The tower is 56 meters high and is made of yellow granite and reinforced concrete. The surface is carved with simple and beautiful patterns. The windows are semicircular arches with smooth lines, which look solemn and simple. There is a huge rose window above the gate, and a bell tower stands on each side. The tower is 56 meters high. A huge 4.5-meter-high cross is erected on each of the conical spires covered with red tiles. It is the only consecrated church in China.

A beautiful church, the colored glass in the sun shines on the faith~

It was designed by German designer Birlaha based on Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles.

The church was built in 1932 and completed in 1934. The tower is 56 meters high and was the tallest building in Shandong Province before the founding of the People's Republic of China. It is the only consecrated church in China.

St. Michael's Cathedral is the most spectacular Catholic church I have ever seen. I came here in 2016. I went in with the help of other worshippers. This time I bought a ticket and I can use my student ID. hhh

There are a lot of people taking wedding photos

I took a photo from a distance, but I didn't know I could go in. It was a pity.

Zhejiang Road Catholic Church is a little far from the Christian Church, which is a bit magical. We followed the map to navigate there, but we couldn’t find the gate. It might be because it was closed, so we might have passed by without noticing it. In the end, we could only check in and take photos in front of the square.

Before I knew it, I was at the Qingdao Catholic Church. It was tall! It was much more imposing than the Xiaonan Catholic Church in Shenyang. The top of the tower reached the sky, and you had to look up to see the whole thing. When you walked to the front of the church, I believe many people would be shocked. There were at least 20 wedding dress teams taking wedding photos here!

The first time I went there was in the summer of 2016 when I graduated from high school. It was foggy everywhere, and I bought a ticket to visit the interior. The exterior is very grand, with a strong German style, and the interior is very beautiful, with colorful glass and very beautiful murals. I came here again in December this year. December is the off-season for tourism, and there are not many people. The church stands there quietly with a different beauty. The Spirited Away cultural and creative store under the church is good and worth visiting

The Catholic Church is indeed a holy place for wedding photos. There are couples taking wedding photos everywhere. A rough count shows that there are nearly ten couples!

The original name of Qingdao Catholic Church is St. Michael's Church. There is a fee for visiting the interior. Because I almost vomited after seeing European churches before, I didn't feel any special shock or feeling when I saw this slightly simple church.

I used to pass by here at night looking for food, but unfortunately there is really no night view.

This time it was specially arranged on Sunday, hoping to go when there is mass. Although I am not a Catholic, most of the volunteer friends around me are Christians, Catholics, and Buddhists, so I still admire them and their beliefs.

However, I still stayed in bed, and the mass seemed to end at 7 or 8 a.m. I bought a 10 yuan ticket, and I really hope that the money will help charity.

However, the church is still very spectacular and exquisite inside and out.

Next time I bring my family here, I will consider taking them around again.

The most well-preserved and magnificent Catholic church in China

I didn't go in to see it, but it's very beautiful when I stand outside. It's a must-visit place for a very tasteful building.

The Catholic Church is very beautiful. There are still many people at 5 or 6 o'clock. Most of them are taking photos in the square in front of the door.

The exterior is good for taking photos. It's a beautiful church. Go early and take great photos.

It looks nice outside.

There are many newlyweds taking photos at the door

As for inside~ Actually you can take a look at the door and decide whether to go or not

It is also a special attraction in Qingdao!

The Catholic Church is very close to Zhongshan Road. The church is really beautiful. It is bigger and more beautiful than the Christian churches I visited before, especially the glass. There are believers playing the organ inside. Free notebooks are given when visiting inside, and there are many wedding photos taken inside. There are many coffee shops and gift shops on the street outside the church. The graffiti on the wall is also suitable for taking pictures, but there are too many people taking pictures.

When I went to the Catholic Church the day before, it was closed at 5 o'clock. I went there again the next day.

The Bible records that the Archangel Saint Michael fought against the devil and finally defeated him to protect mankind. According to Catholic tradition, when a church is built, a saint in church history must be identified as the patron saint. The church is named after this. Walking into the church, it is very quiet. It is spacious and bright, neat and solemn. The colorful stained glass windows emit soft light. The corridors on the east and west sides are decorated with holy images and murals, which are solemn and beautiful. Sit on the chair and feel the quiet state of mind of the believers when they are doing mass.

I don't recommend driving, it's quite troublesome to find a parking space. Because in order to avoid the peak period, my friend and I went to Qingdao one day in advance before the National Day. We strung together the attractions and first came to the cathedral recommended by many people. It was really amazing. The square was very big and there were many people, many of whom were taking wedding photos. The ticket price was 10 yuan per person. Entering the church immediately became solemn and solemn. In my opinion, don't take pictures of gods in places of faith like this. It's not solemn and rigorous enough. The whole process can be browsed in 30 minutes, and then walk south on a small road to go directly to the beach.

St. Michael's Church in Qingdao is more familiar to everyone as the Zhejiang Road Catholic Church. It is located on Zhejiang Road in the downtown area and is one of the landmark buildings in Qingdao. We parked our car at a nearby shopping mall and came out to see this majestic building. The Catholic Church was designed and built by Germans in the 1930s. It is a major wedding photography base in Qingdao. There were several couples taking wedding photos in the square outside the church early in the morning. It is a charming place. You can buy a ticket to visit the church for 10 yuan per person, or you can quietly look at the exterior and take beautiful photos.

The most famous Catholic Church in Qingdao is also called St. Michael's Cathedral. There were many people taking wedding photos on the square. There is a fee to enter the church, 10 yuan per person. We didn't go in because we don't have this kind of faith.

The Catholic Church is a local landmark. In Qingdao, which had just rained, there were not many tourists and it had a very exotic feel.

It was great, there were many people taking wedding photos, the church was very stylish, there were several coffee shops, very unique.

Qingdao Catholic Church was designed by German designer Biloha based on Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. Tickets are 10 yuan per person. The entrance of the church is full of newlyweds taking wedding photos. There are also young people who come here to collect materials and paint. There is a weekday mass at 6 am every day and a Sunday mass at 8-9 am every Sunday. The organ is only used during the Sunday mass.

I didn't leave early as I had hoped, so there was still a sea of people in front of the church. However, I was able to take some distant views and upward views when I walked to the corner. The weather was good, and the church had a sacred aura, so I felt good as long as there were no people in the picture, ahem...

You can see many newlyweds taking wedding photos on the uphill road beside Zhongshan Road. Unfortunately, it was not open on the day I went there.

A religion, respect them, respect yourself, there will always be things you can't imagine happening.

I didn't go in, I just took pictures outside.

This should be the number one location for wedding photography in Qingdao. There are newlyweds taking wedding photos everywhere. You can only filter out the crowd by taking photos from various angles... A must-visit attraction...

Due to time constraints, I was not able to go in and see it successfully. It was closed at night and tourists could no longer enter. I took a few photos of the building and glass outside. I think the interior of the Catholic Church should also have a big dome.

There are many wedding photos, and it looks really nice inside.

Qingdao Catholic Church is a Gothic building. It is very exciting to take pictures in the square. I saw many young people taking wedding photos in the square. After buying a ticket, you can enter the church to visit. The church is quiet and solemn. If you have time, you must go and experience the Catholic culture.

Qingdao Catholic Church is a very famous tourist attraction in Qingdao. There is also a Christian church. If you don't have any religious issues, I still recommend the Catholic Church. I personally think it is more beautiful. There are many people taking wedding photos outside, which shows its beauty.

The Catholic Church is one of the must-see attractions in Qingdao. The church is really beautiful and suitable for taking photos. The interior of the church is just okay, but tickets are required.

There is a very unique coffee shop near the Catholic Church called 16 Cat House. This is not an advertisement. The door decoration is very unique. There are pictures below the article. You can't use other people's things for free. The Catholic Church is not interesting. It is full of wedding photos. There are old masters with long guns and short guns. It makes me, a "small spittoon", feel very stressed. There is a graffiti wall downhill from the Catholic Church, and there is a small shop next to it. They are very unique and a good place to take pictures.

I really couldn't imagine how magnificent the church is before I came here. I was shocked when I got closer. The entrance ticket is 10 yuan.

The exterior of the Catholic Church is a typical Gothic architectural style, solemn and exquisite. The second floor of the church is blocked and no one is allowed to go up. There is only a long and narrow church for visitors. Looking at the rows of reddish-brown wooden benches, I remembered the romantic wedding scenes on TV. There are paintings and statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary around the room, with texts explaining the history of the church and the lives of related people. If you are not very interested in them, there is really nothing to see.

It was past 17:00 when we arrived, and the gate was closed. We just wandered outside to admire and took a few photos. There were many vendors in the small square in front of the church, selling drinks, shells, bracelets and other items. There were also many people taking wedding photos. The church looks good and typical, but I felt a little sorry that I didn't go inside.

It is said that the Catholic Church is a holy place for taking wedding photos. Today, I saw that it was indeed the case. There are many literary shops on the roads on both sides of the Catholic Church, as well as Pineapple Oil Road. The literary shops plus friends who can take photos make a perfect internet celebrity photo.

The Catholic Church is the largest Gothic building in Qingdao. It has a majestic and simple and elegant appearance. The interior is spacious, bright, solemn and beautiful. Once you step into the church, you will be infected by the strong religious atmosphere. There is a square in front of the church where you can take photos.

We walked up the slightly sloping stone road. From a distance, we could see the top of the church tower, the pink rubble on the top of the tower, and the slightly Zen-like cross. Many newlyweds were queuing up to take wedding photos. It was a cloudy day without blue sky and white clouds, which was a little disappointing. I thought that the beige walls would be warm only if the sun shone on them. Unexpectedly, such a cloudy day added another touch of the most gentle Christian color, solemn and dignified. It looked just so-so, but the photos were far better than expected, very beautiful, and I liked it very much. The square was paved with bumpy stone slabs, and our walking artifact was a little out of control~~~~~~

The first stop in Qingdao is the Catholic Church. The overall architecture is very grand. It is hard to imagine that there is such a magnificent cathedral in a narrow street. The church is also very exquisite. Many people take wedding photos there. It is worth a visit.

Compared with the Jiangsu Road Christian Church, this church is much more mysterious and solemn, and more magnificent. There are also many newlyweds taking wedding photos here.

I came to the church to watch the mass on Sunday morning for the organ music. Then I found out that the organ music was not played live. I asked the staff and they said that the organ would only be played live on Christmas or special holidays. This review is for people like me who like the church organ music.

Just like all squares, wherever there is a square, there is square dancing; and wherever there is a church (especially a cathedral), there are countless wedding dresses fluttering, and "Look here, hey, that's right" one after another...

You actually need a ticket to get in, but it's only 10 yuan. Compared to the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Guangzhou, this church is making a lot of money.