St. John's Cathedral

　　Built in 1847, St. John's Cathedral on Garden Street is an Anglican cathedral dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in Hong Kong. It is the first Christian church in Hong Kong and also the oldest surviving Western ecclesiastical building in Hong Kong. It is believed to be the oldest Anglican church in the Far East. Today, it is one of the few colonial structures that has survived the massive renovations and building of skyscrapers in the area.

　　Built in a style adapted from both the 13th-century Early English and Decorated Gothic styles, construction was completed in 1849 under Bishop George Smith, first Bishop of Victoria. Due to a shortage of funds, the tower was finished a year later. An eastern extension was added in 1873, and the foundation stone was laid by His Royal Highness，The Duke of Edinburgh.

　　During World War II, the Japanese occupiers turned the cathedral into their headquarters in Hong Kong, but it reverted to its original role as a cathedral after the war. During the Japanese occupation, the cathedral suffered heavy damage; most of the present interior design and furnishings are post-war numerous renovations. It is now the main place of worship for Christians in Hong Kong and Macau, and the seat of the Archbishop and Primate of Hong Kong's Anglican (Episcopal) Church.

　　The cathedral is a "declared monument" of Hong Kong. It houses three beautiful stained glass windows, as well as a collection of British military colors, standards and guidons.

　　St. John's Cathedral is located in Central Hong Kong. Its weekly services are conducted mainly in English and Putonghua (Mandarin Chinese).