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authorName23243: Yu Zhang
Date: 15/04/2022
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Chinese Name: 天津西开教堂 Pronunciation: Tiānjīn Xikāi Jiàotáng
Ticket Price: Free
Building Time: 1916
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
Best Visiting Time: All year round
Recommended Time for Visit: 1 Hour
Occupied Area: 1,892 square meters
Address: Dushan Alley, Binjiang Street, Heping District, Tianjin City, China
Located at Dushan Alley, Binjiang Street, Heping District, the central commercial district and former French Concession of Tianjin City, China, St Joseph’s Cathedral Church is oriented northeast to southwest. Its full name is Xikai Catholic Church. Afterwards, it was renamed Xikai Church and Lao Xikai Church.
St Joseph’s Cathedral Church was built in 1916 under the jurisdiction of Paul-Marie Dumond, a French missionary. And its nave can accommodate 1,500 people.
The three giant domes have a “品”(pin) shape with a green copper surface on the outside, supported by a wood structure and topped with a bronze cross. As one of Tianjin’s protected historical relics, St Joseph’s Cathedral Church is the largest Roman Catholic Church in Tianjin.
In August 1913, the construction first started.
In 1915, the French Catholic Church forced citizens to pay duty toward French Concession. Tianjin People were extremely indignant, and the people from all walks of life united and organized the National Land Maintenance Association to resist French aggression and expansion ambitions. As a result, the Old Xikai Incident occurred.
In 1916, Xikai Catholic Church was built up.
In 1976, the Tangshan earthquake caused the base of the domes of two front towers severely damaged.
In August 1980, the renovation of the church was finished and was opened to the public.
In August 1991, Xikai Catholic Church was listed on Tianjin’s cultural relics protection list.
In November 2018, Xikai Catholic Church was listed as the third batch of Chinese 20th century architectural heritage.
1. The Mass in Xikai Church is open to the public. Non-believers can also participate. However, during the Mass, you cannot run around in the church. Sit quietly in the back row.
2. Do not make noise or take photos inside.
3. There are also many Catholic festivals, which are open to the public just like Mass.
Take bus line 3, 45, 50, 503, 600, 606, 631, 632, 641, 643, 650, 657, 659, 669, 673, 678, 800, 840, 842, 847, 851, 865, 867, 870, 901, 906, 954 or Sightseeing Bus Line 2, and get off at Binjiangdao East Station. Walk west along the Nanjing Road about 270 meters, then turn left to the Guiyang Road and walk about 80 meters, then turn left and walk about 50 meters, turn left to the Xining Street, and walk about 190 meters to the church.
Take metro line 1 or 3 and get off at Yingkoudao Station (Exit B1). Walk northwest to the Nanjing Road about 500 meters, then turn left to the Xining Avenue and walk about 200 meters to the church.
Chinese: 请带我去天津西开教堂。English: Please take me to St Joseph’s Cathedral Church.
If you go to the St Joseph’s Cathedral Church from the center of Tianjin (Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tianjin), it takes about 12 minutes (about 12 yuan).
If you go to the St Joseph’s Cathedral Church from Tianjin Binhai International Airport, it takes about 35 minutes (about 50 yuan).
If you go to the St Joseph’s Cathedral Church from Tianjin West Railway Station, it takes about 30 minutes (about 30 yuan).
If you go to the Tianjin Mosque from Tianjin South Railway Station, it takes about 1 hour (about 65 yuan).
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