Dating back to 1869, this was an important church for the British during the days of colonial Shanghai (and featured in JG Ballad's Empire of the Sun). The beautiful rose-coloured brick building has recently been restored to its former splendor, but is not open to the public.
Holy Trinity Church
The Bund & People's Square
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