[2024 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Shanghai Shengsanyi Church (Updated Nov)
Churches and Cathedrals
Address:
No.211 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002, China
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
December in Shanghai's Bund. The ginkgo trees here are about to become legendary.
☞ At the most beautiful church on the Bund, admire the stunning ginkgo trees, a must-see in late autumn in Shanghai every December.
☞ When the ginkgo trees turn completely yellow, there are open days at the church on weekends. You can pass by during a Bund city walk and take a look. Sit in the garden under the ginkgo trees.
☞ Photos taken around December 2022 and 2023 show the ginkgo trees turning completely yellow and starting to shed leaves. The best viewing period is usually the second week of December.
☞ Holy Trinity Church holds two services every Sunday morning, at 8:00 and 10:00, each lasting about 1 hour. Entry times are 7:30 and 9:30, and you need to queue at the entrance on Jiujiang Road in advance.
☞ Photography tips: You can take photos at both the south and north gates of the church, and the garden on the east side also offers great spots. You can also walk to the intersection of Jiujiang Road and Jiangxi Road, and take a photo of the intersection when the vintage bus No. 20 passes by.
📍 Address: No. 219 Jiujiang Road
🚇 Public transport: Take Metro Line 2 or 10 to East Nanjing Road Station, exit from Exit 2 or 3, and walk for 5 minutes.
TRENTON CUMMINGS
🇨🇳 Shanghai Holy Trinity Church
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Bless you and welcome to the Cathedral of Holy Trinity Church 圣三一堂 located at 上海市黄浦区九江路219号 Jiu Jiang road in Shanghai. Yes, you can find churches in Shanghai and they are always very eye catching. In order to enter this church, you have to be their follower so the security guards will reject your entry. But feel free to go around the church as it is connected to a park. The red brick exterior gives a warm vibes at the church and it is easy to spot it from far.
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Berrysurprise
Shanghai | Holy Trinity Church, the red church is super suitable for taking pictures
🚗 Holy Trinity Church, located at No. 219 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, was founded in the fifth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1866). The interior and exterior of the Holy Trinity Church are all clear water red brick walls, hence the common name "Red Church". It covers an area of 3500 square meters and a building area of 2587 square meters. The plane is Latin cross-shaped, the facade adopts a high-middle and low-side composition, divided into three sections by three continuous arch colonnades, pointed arch doors and windows, the top is decorated with "round collar" ceiling, and the roof frame structure is exposed. The original outdoor aisle has been filled in, and the bell tower was destroyed in 1966.
🚗 After 1966, the lawn of the Holy Trinity Church was rebuilt into a street heart garden, isolated from the church, and became an important public activity space in the early modern Bund area. In the 1950s, the Holy Trinity Church served as the cathedral of the Anglican Church of China, and the church ceremony still used the Anglican tradition. In nearly a hundred years, the Holy Trinity Church was only for the Anglican overseas Chinese worship, and non-Anglican foreigners had to worship at the Tianan Church. It was not until the 26th year of the Republic of China (1937) that St. Paul's Church in Zhabei was bombed in the Songhu Battle, and Chinese believers were allowed to borrow this church for worship. The Holy Trinity Church also changed from an overseas Chinese church to a city public church. In the first year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1875), Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom promoted the Holy Trinity Church to the cathedral of the Anglican North China Diocese, also known as "Anligan Cathedral", supervised by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
🚗 It's very close to the Bund, and I also recommend everyone to take a look if you have time. The location in the city center is contrasted with the surrounding century-old buildings, and it is quite a scene. The interior decoration is not as gorgeous as the European cathedrals, but it is a good choice for taking pictures. If you are a believer, you must come to visit. This is the location of the Shanghai Christian Church. If you are not a believer, it is quite good to stroll around.
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Shen Chengyan autumn
It's the end of the third autumn now, you don't have to go far, just in the city, just on the road you pass every day, the autumn color is beautiful, showing you its intoxicating and also the last touch of beauty that can't be diluted. You, please slow down, don't miss it.
Vincenzo Waters
One must not miss Jiujiang Road on Sundays at Shanghai Citywalk🦵!
Strolling along the Bund in Shanghai at night, I've traversed Jiujiang Road countless times. To my surprise, it's equally captivating during the day! Not only does it boast a resplendent church, but it also features incredibly retro streets and offers an excellent vantage point for capturing the Oriental Pearl Tower! I recommend visiting in the morning when it's less crowded~.
⭐Recommended spots:
✅First stop: Holy Trinity Church
📍201 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
The entire church is constructed of red brick, exhibiting a classic Gothic style. It's particularly striking when viewed from the crossroads!
❤️Currently, no reservation is needed. It's open only during two Sunday services. Orderly queues are formed for entry~
🕰️Entry times: First service 7:30-8:00, Second service 9:30-10:00
👉Service times: First service 8:00-9:00, Second service 10:00-11:00
✅Second stop: "Jiujiang Road Jiangxi Middle Road" Bus Stop
This stop is very minimalist, featuring only a European-style signpost. However, the backdrop is a historical building with a red brick🧱structure. Replace a few Chinese characters, and you can pretend you're in Europe~
✅Third stop: Contrast of Ancient and Modern Architecture
The entire Jiujiang Road is lined with old buildings, but the backdrop is towering skyscrapers. The juxtaposition of old and new is truly awe-inspiring!
✅Fourth stop: Jiujiang Road/Sichuan Middle Road
The "United Building" at the corner is steeped in history, with a rich European architectural style. The play of light and shadow makes it a great spot for photography~ You can even capture a captivating frame through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the building across the street!
✅Fifth stop: Jiujiang Road/Bund Intersection
At the corner of the "China Merchants Bank", there's a pedestrian crossing, and historical buildings on both sides. Facing the "Oriental Pearl Tower" against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, it's simply breathtaking!
✅Sixth stop: Bund Sightseeing Bus
If you have ample time, you can take a ride on the Bund Sightseeing Bus. Turn right at the intersection of Jiujiang Road and the Bund to reach the "Bund Customs House" stop~
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One must not miss Jiujiang Road on Sundays at Shanghai Citywalk🦵!
Strolling along the Bund in Shanghai at night, I've traversed Jiujiang Road countless times. To my surprise, it's equally captivating during the day! Not only does it boast a resplendent church, but it also features incredibly retro streets and offers an excellent vantage point for capturing the Oriental Pearl Tower! I recommend visiting in the morning when it's less crowded~.
⭐Recommended spots:
✅First stop: Holy Trinity Church
📍201 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
The entire church is constructed of red brick, exhibiting a classic Gothic style. It's particularly striking when viewed from the crossroads!
❤️Currently, no reservation is needed. It's open only during two Sunday services. Orderly queues are formed for entry~
🕰️Entry times: First service 7:30-8:00, Second service 9:30-10:00
👉Service times: First service 8:00-9:00, Second service 10:00-11:00
✅Second stop: "Jiujiang Road Jiangxi Middle Road" Bus Stop
This stop is very minimalist, featuring only a European-style signpost. However, the backdrop is a historical building with a red brick🧱structure. Replace a few Chinese characters, and you can pretend you're in Europe~
✅Third stop: Contrast of Ancient and Modern Architecture
The entire Jiujiang Road is lined with old buildings, but the backdrop is towering skyscrapers. The juxtaposition of old and new is truly awe-inspiring!
✅Fourth stop: Jiujiang Road/Sichuan Middle Road
The "United Building" at the corner is steeped in history, with a rich European architectural style. The play of light and shadow makes it a great spot for photography~ You can even capture a captivating frame through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the building across the street!
✅Fifth stop: Jiujiang Road/Bund Intersection
At the corner of the "China Merchants Bank", there's a pedestrian crossing, and historical buildings on both sides. Facing the "Oriental Pearl Tower" against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, it's simply breathtaking!
✅Sixth stop: Bund Sightseeing Bus
If you have ample time, you can take a ride on the Bund Sightseeing Bus. Turn right at the intersection of Jiujiang Road and the Bund to reach the "Bund Customs House" stop~
Pratasd
The Holy Trinity Church is characterized by its bare red brick walls both inside and outside, hence it is commonly known as the 'Red Chapel'
The Holy Trinity Church, located at No. 219 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, was founded in the fifth year of Emperor Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty (1866).
The Holy Trinity Church is characterized by its bare red brick walls both inside and outside, hence it is commonly known as the 'Red Chapel'. It covers an area of 3,500 square meters, with a building area of 2,587 square meters. The plan is in the shape of a Latin cross, and the facade is designed with a high middle and low sides, divided into three sections by three rows of continuous arch colonnades, with pointed arch windows and doors, and a 'round collar style' ceiling decoration on the top. The exposed roof truss structure. The original outdoor side porch has been filled in, and the bell tower was destroyed in 1966.
SophiaParrish33
It's not an exaggeration to say that 99% of people have missed the most beautiful church on the Bund
⛪️Among the Bund's collection of international architecture, there are several century-old churches, many of which are considered the most beautiful, such as the Holy Trinity Church. Walking past Jiujiang Road on a weekend citywalk, the romantic red bricks and tiles, the elegant Gothic style, and a history that dates back to 1866, all make it a unique sight on the Bund. Jiujiang Road is also a stunningly beautiful road on the Bund, and the section from Henan Middle Road to Zhongshan East First Road is very photogenic.
📆Just last week, this church opened for free without reservation, but it is still only open for Sunday services, with two sessions.
⏰Entry time: First session 7:30-8:00, second session 9:30-10:00
📖Service time: First session 8:00-9:00, second session 10:00-11:00
🌟Tips:
1️⃣You can arrive about 10 minutes early to queue at the main entrance at 219 Jiujiang Road
2️⃣Please do not bring minors and suitcases to attend the service
3️⃣Dress appropriately, remove your hat when entering the church, and observe the relevant etiquette
4️⃣There is a process sheet, it's okay if you're not a believer, you can follow the whole process smoothly
5️⃣ You can take photos 30 minutes before the service starts. You can use a camera outside the church, but only a mobile phone inside the church. All photography and filming are prohibited after the service starts. The church will be cleared after the service ends. So if you want to take photos, go as early as possible
📍Location: 219 Jiujiang Road
⏰Opening hours: Sunday 7:30-11:00 (information as of August 11)
🎫Admission: Free
🚇Public transport: Exit 7 of Nanjing East Road Station on Metro Lines 2 and 10, locate 'Holy Trinity Church', about 5 minutes walk
🚗Self-driving parking: Jiujiang Building parking lot
Savannah Johnson
Distant Echoes - Holy Trinity Cathedral
Many years ago, waiting for the bus at the end of Hankou Road No. 49, I glanced at the red church in the golden light, and that beauty became an eternal autumn memory...
Holy Trinity Cathedral | Holy Trinity Cathedral
The oldest existing Christian church in Shanghai, built in 1869.
*** Unlike the Xujiahui Catholic Church, this is a Christian church (Protestant), with only pastors and no priests.
Originally a British expatriate church, it is now the headquarters of the two Christian associations in China.
It adopts the Roman style with Gothic revival features, such as the use of pointed and round shapes in the entrance door, which is very distinctive.
It is the only remaining church in Shanghai with an outer porch, using an Antigonid dome structure, full of ancient charm.
The original pipe organ was powered by electric drums, which was the largest in the Far East at the time, but unfortunately it was destroyed in the 1960s. The current sound is produced by sound, and the effect is slightly discounted.
At present, two services are open on Sunday mornings, and the timetable and precautions can be checked by logging in to the Holy Trinity Cathedral public account. Non-believers can also enter, a considerable part of them are here to worship in a proper manner, of course, the proportion of check-ins is also very high, try to take pictures as early as possible, and do not disturb the order of worship. It is recommended to sit down quietly and sing hymns, listen to the pastor's sermon, and let your soul be comforted for a moment... When the sunlight shines through the top window onto the scriptures in your hand, there will be a sense of holiness... Amen
PhoenixWanderlust32
The solemn and sacred Trinity Church
Trinity Church in Shanghai is the earliest existing Christian church in Shanghai, China, located at Jiangxi Road, Jiujiang Road in the city center of Huangpu District, commonly known as the Red Church. This church was established by the British Anglican Church as a church for overseas Chinese, and was once the cathedral of the Chinese Anglican Church, and now it has become the location of the two associations of Chinese Christianity. Nearby is the century-old bus route 20, you can take a ride when you have time, the whole journey is scenic.
The first time I attended a service was at Trinity Church, listening to hymns, reading scriptures, and praying in the solemn and sacred scene, a very unique life experience~
Name: Trinity Church
Address: No. 219, Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
For specific service times, please follow the Trinity Church applet~
DAKOTA HENRY
Classical Gothic Church - Trinity Church
The Trinity Christian Church is located at No. 219 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. It was established in the fifth year of Emperor Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty (1866).
The interior and exterior of the Trinity Christian Church are both clear water red brick walls, hence it is commonly known as the 'Red Church'. The plane is a Latin cross, the facade uses a high middle and low sides composition, divided into three sections by three rows of continuous arch columns, pointed arch windows, the top is decorated with 'round collar' ceiling, the structure of the roof frame is exposed. The original outdoor aisle has been filled, and the bell tower was destroyed in 1966.
In the 19th century, the high point along the Bund in Shanghai was the Trinity Church, which is one of the important churches in modern Shanghai architecture. The Trinity Church has undergone several constructions and renovations, and it is currently the third-generation church. The construction of the church has experienced difficulties, but through reinforcement and repair, the church still stands tall. The architectural style of the church is Gothic, using clear water red bricks and arch structures, and the bell tower was built after the main building.
I wanted to go in and take a look, to understand a bit, but the security guard at the gate did not let me in, it's a pity.
Address: The Trinity Christian Church is located at No. 219 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai.