For those who aren’t making it home for Christmas, we’ve brought you a list of some of the best places to say the Lord’s Prayer, celebrate the birth of Christ and enjoy Christmas services here in Guangzhou.
Disclaimer: consider bringing your passport, due to regulations some congregations require it for entry.
Fangcun Christian Church
On Christmas Eve, there will be a service at 7.30pm, while on Christmas Day two services will held at 9.30am and 7.30pm. All services are hosted in Mandarin.
See listing for Fangcun Christian Church here.
Guangzhou International Christian Fellowship
One of the largest groups of its kind in the city, the Guangzhou International Christian Fellowship holds services in English every Sunday from 10am at Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe.
See listing for Guangzhou International Christian Fellowship here.
Our Lady of Lourdes – Shamian Catholic Church
On December 25, a service will be held in Cantonese at 7am.
See listing for Our Lady of Lourdes – Shamian Catholic church here.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Services will be held on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at 6.20am in Cantonese and 7.30pm in Mandarin. Bear in mind that joining the service after 7pm on Christmas Eve requires a ticket.
See listing for Sacred Heart Cathedral here.
Shahe Christian Church
Mandarin services will be held at 7.30pm on Christmas Eve and 9am on Christmas Day.
See listing for Shahe Christian Church here.
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, services in Cantonese will take place at 7.30am.
See listing for St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral.
Zion Christian Church
One service will be held at 7pm on Christmas Eve, while two services will be held on Christmas Day, starting at noon and 7.30pm respectively. Services will all be hosted in Mandarin.
See listing for Zion Christian Church here.
Click here for our guide to buying Christmas decorations in Guangzhou and click here for our events/dinner guide.
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