Saint Cross Church

Taiwan's Southwest Coast


The unmissable Saint Cross Church, a Roman Catholic church designed by German architect Gottfried Boehm in the 1950s, is the highlight of a walk around atmospheric Jingliao village. If you want to see the interior, make contact via email or by completing the bilingual application form on their website at least a week before your intended visit.


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