Hongde Church is the only Christian church in Shanghai with Chinese palace architectural features. It has three floors. The ground floor is a small chapel. The second floor is the main hall. Pairs of Roman twin columns on both sides form an arched corridor with Western style. The third floor is the balcony. The architectural style of the whole building is a perfect combination of Chinese and Western. The building area is 1137 square meters and can accommodate more than 1000 people for worship at the same time. It was closed during the Cultural Revolution. After being renovated, it was opened to the public and listed as a building protection unit in Shanghai. Hongde Church holds worship services once on Sunday mornings. In addition, there are prayer meetings and choir activities every week. Opening hours: From January 1 to December 31, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, full day, 09:00 – 16:30. Admission stops at 16:30. From January 1 to December 31, Thursday and Sunday, daytime, 09:00 – 16:30. Admission stops at 16:30. From January 1 to December 31, Thursday and Sunday, evening, 19:30 – 21:30. Admission stops at 21:30.
