Chapel of St. Francis Xavier
A small cream and yellow chapel of 1928 on the Coloane village waterfront.
Updated 3 September 2026
The chapel at Coloane village was built in 1928 in cream and yellow with a small bell tower and a round window above the door, facing a paved square on the waterfront with a monument commemorating the end of piracy on the island in 1910. It held relics of Francis Xavier and the bones of martyrs from Japan and Vietnam for many years, since moved elsewhere. The square in front is lined with cafés and is the centre of village life.
What to look for
- The chapel - the small 1928 building with its bell tower and round window.
- The waterfront square - the paved space in front with its monument.
- The 1910 monument - the marker commemorating the end of piracy on the island.
- The village cafés - the terraces around the square.
When to go
October to December is dry and cool. The chapel keeps daytime hours. Weekends bring visitors to the village.
Before you go
The relics that made the chapel notable have been moved elsewhere. The building is very small and fifteen minutes covers it. The village is crowded at weekends.
Nearby
Tam Kung Temple is along the waterfront, and Lai Chi Vun is north.
Key facts
Source: Wikidata, item Q11610891, read on 18 October 2026.
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