Seven-String River Religious (Christian) Architecture

Seven-String River Religious (Christian) Architecture

Seven-String River Religious (Christian) Architecture is a Suzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Seven-String River Religious (Christian) Architecture

Located at the confluence of the Seven-String River and Qinchuan River in the urban area, also known as "Jingdao Hall." Originally on Beimen Street in the urban area, it was relocated here in 2005. In the 28th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1902), Sun Sijing, a notable figure from Kuaiji who resided in Changshu, donated land and funds to initiate the construction of the chapel. Today, five existing buildings remain, with the main structure being a lecture hall facing east and backed by the west, built of brick and stone, covering a total area of approximately 1,160 square meters. It has a total width of 15.4 meters and a depth of 35.5 meters, with a ridge height of 11 meters. The building features Western-style doors and windows, and the three Chinese characters “景道堂” (Jingdao Hall) are engraved above the main entrance. To its south stands a bell tower, while three Western-style villas from the Republican era are located to the east and north. It is an important religious building in Changshu. It was designated as a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit in June 2009.