Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 09:00–17:00
- Wed
- 09:00–17:00
- Thu
- 09:00–17:00
- Fri
- 09:00–17:00
- Sat
- 09:00–14:30
- Sun
- 13:00–14:30
- Hours
- Tuesday–Friday: 09:00–11:00 and 15:00–17:00; Saturday: 09:00–11:30 and 13:00–14:30. The cathedral is closed on the third Sunday of each month; visitor access may be restricted during Mass.
- Price
- CNY 0; admission is free, and a free entry ticket can be obtained on site.
- How to visit
- Dress modestly; shorts and short skirts are not recommended. Photography is prohibited inside, and visitors may not move freely around the church during Mass.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- Ticket required
- Hours
- About 60–90 min
Why it is worth the detour
A Gothic Revival Roman Catholic cathedral entirely built of granite.
The Sacred Heart Cathedral in Guangzhou is a Gothic Revival Roman Catholic cathedral known for its all-granite construction. It serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Guangzhou and is a significant architectural landmark in the city.
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