Mu'an Church

Mu An Church is the largest Protestant church in Shanghai.

The Mu'an Church was established by American missionaries in 1887 and expanded in 1931 with more than 1,000 members.

The church is built of dark brick, in the Gothic style, the project was designed by a European architect.

Inside the temple there is a large lobby and a central part with an altar and a place for the church choir. Columns in the hall and balusters on the balconies are covered with artificial stones.

In 1936, the American Christian Association donated a 5-meter high metal cross to Mu An Temple, which is now installed on top of the church bell tower.