St. Michael's Cathedral
A twin-tower Gothic cathedral built from 1932 to 1934 (56m high): designed by Balthasar Permoser, it is the only benediction church in China, with exquisite facade sculptures and colorful rose windows; the Zhejiang Road Square viewpoint is a holy land for wedding photos (dozens of couples queue for shots during peak season).
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A twin-tower Gothic cathedral built from 1932 to 1934 (56m high): designed by Balthasar Permoser, it is the only benediction church in China, with exquisite facade sculptures and colorful rose windows; the Zhejiang Road Square viewpoint is a holy land for wedding photos (dozens of couples queue for shots during peak season); the solemn interior dome and pipe organ. 10 yuan ticket, 08:30-17:00, walkable from Qingdao Station on Metro Line 3, best photos with morning light streaming through windows.
Getting there：Metro Line 3, Qingdao Station
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