Christ the King Church, Shenzhen, Catholic parish church in Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China
Christ the King Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Bao'an District, Shenzhen, built in an imitation Gothic style and standing 64 metres tall. A statue of Jesus with arms opened wide stands at the top of the building. The church was founded and built in November 2010.
The church was dedicated in November 2010, marking an important expansion of religious services in Shenzhen's growing urban landscape. Its establishment responded to the city's rapid development and the rising need for worship spaces among residents.
The parish holds three Sunday Masses: Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 9:00am and Sunday at 3:00pm, with weekday Masses at 7:00am from Monday to Saturday. Its Chinese name, 深圳耶稣君王堂, translates as Shenzhen Jesus King Hall, after the feast of Christ the King.
The building is accessible from Xingdong Station via subway Line 5, though a short walk from the station is required to reach the entrance. Visitors should check service times in advance to ensure their arrival aligns with scheduled worship sessions.
The 64-metre tower is topped by a statue of Jesus with arms opened wide, a detail easily missed from street level. The building is described as imitation Gothic in style, and the parish holds three Sunday Masses: Saturday at 8:00pm, Sunday at 9:00am and 3:00pm.
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