[2025 Xinjiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Xinjiang Catholic Church (Updated Jun)

In the 48th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1620), an Italian priest built the first church in Jiangzhou, Shanxi Province. In 1937, Dutch priest Kong Zhaoming built a large Catholic church in Gothic style and named it Xinjiang Catholic Church. It is known as one of the four major Gothic churches in China along with the churches in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Qingdao. Looking up, the church building is majestic and distinctive with its spire. The bell towers on both sides are about 43 meters high. Catholic crosses are erected on the triangular tops of the bell towers and the top of the church, which are particularly eye-catching among the blue sky and white clouds. The interior of the church is 52 meters long and 28 meters wide. The church is a huge arched building without any pillars in the middle. It has a bold, ingenious and beautiful design! The figures on the European stained glass windows are lifelike and vivid! Taking photos in front of the church feels like traveling in Europe! Address: No. 18, Damen Road, Longxing Town, Xinjiang County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. Opening hours: Winter (October 1st to April 30th) 10:00-18:00, Summer (May 1st to September 30th) 10:00-19:00. Free admission.

| The first Christian church in Shanxi. The cathedral of the Xinjiang (Yuncheng) Diocese is located on a high cliff at the end of Beijie Street in Xinjiang County. Xinjiang was the first place in Shanxi Province to receive Catholicism. In 1620 (the 48th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty), Italian priest Giulio Aleni came to Jiangzhou and established the first Catholic church in Shanxi Province. Although Xinjiang Catholic Church is not as famous as the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Guangzhou or the Xujiahui Cathedral in Shanghai, and there are not many tourists visiting, it is the first Catholic church in Shanxi, and it is located in a county with a long history and many national-level protected ancient buildings, which makes it very significant. When visiting Longxing Temple and Jiangzhou Office in Xinjiang, you can also visit this niche attraction. Since the county is not large, you can walk to these attractions by following the navigation. Address: No. 18, Damendao, Longxing Town, Xinjiang County, Shanxi Province Tickets: Free

The Xinjiang Catholic Church is a large Catholic church located in Xinjiang County, Shanxi Province, China. It is the cathedral of the Xinjiang (Yuncheng) Diocese of the Catholic Church, located on the high cliff at the end of North Street in Xinjiang County. Xinjiang is the earliest place in Shanxi Province where Catholicism was introduced. In 1620 (the 48th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty), Italian priest Ai Rulue came to Jiangzhou and established the first Catholic church in Shanxi Province. In 1935, the Vatican announced the establishment of the Xinjiang Diocese, which is one of the 8 dioceses of the Catholic Church in Shanxi, governing the Catholic churches in the nearby 22 counties. In 1937, Dutch priest Kong Zhaoming built a large cathedral in Gothic architectural style here, which is one of the larger Gothic churches in China. It is one of the four major Gothic churches in China. It is a key cultural relics protection unit in Shanxi Province.

Each piece of stained glass has its unique story Witnessing the passage of time and the hope of faith Pure clouds, sacred aesthetics And the light of art jumping in light and shadow The romantic Catholic church is showing off this small town in a low-key manner The Catholic church was built in the early 20th century, The first floor is the merchants of the antique district You can enter directly for a visit along the stairs in the middle This three-tower Catholic church combines Roman and Gothic styles, The design sense of the full dome top is full, With the grandeur and magnificence that comes with the years The interior murals and stained glass windows are really beautiful～ 📍Yuncheng Catholic Church, No. 88 Hongqi West Street, Salt Lake District ⏰Opening hours 06:00-18:00【Free visit】 🚌Transportation Get off at the Salt Lake Hall station by buses No. 6, 7, 12, 18, 20, etc. Love to travel, love photography, love life Henry's family shares more journeys with you More travel guides on the homepage🧡 Nice to meet you