St. Joseph Catholic Church

The East Church of Wangfujing Catholic Church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beijing is located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, Donghuamen Subdistrict. This building was once used as Wangfujing Primary School. Later, the school moved out and the church was restored. It has become an important tourist attraction and religious venue on Wangfujing Street.

The church is in a good location and easy to find. There are newlyweds taking wedding photos outside. The church doesn't look big from the outside, but it's very beautiful inside. I talked to the staff for a long time and they were very enthusiastic.

It is a typical church building, large in scale, and very special in the Wangfujing area.

The front is quite exquisite, but the overall view is average, relatively small, not much to see, but it is very close to Wangfujing, so it is also nice to visit. There are two couples taking wedding photos there.

It's very suitable for taking pictures, but I didn't go in at that time, so I don't know what's inside the church

A quiet place in the bustling city. Take a look to purify your soul, broaden your horizons and bring peace to your restlessness. This is the latest scene of the church. In the evening of January 20, 2019

Located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, it is the second church built by Jesuits in urban Beijing after the Xuanwumen Catholic Church.

I walked here accidentally while visiting Wangfujing. It was very beautiful at night.

位於北京市東城區王府井大街74號，現存的建築是座三層羅馬式建築，結合了文藝復興建築和巴洛克建築風格。

The church is very beautiful and you can take photos if you pass by.

Wangfujing Catholic Church (St Joseph's Church), commonly known as the East Church, also known as St. Joseph's Church and Bamiancao Church, is located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is the second church built by Jesuits in urban Beijing after the Xuanwumen Catholic Church.



The existing church building of Wangfujing Catholic Church is a three-story Romanesque building. In the treatment of architectural details, many elements of traditional Chinese architecture are integrated. The whole building successfully integrates the styles of Chinese and Western architecture. In 2000, along with the renovation of Wangfujing Street, the Beijing Municipal Government invested in the construction of a square in front of the church, making Wangfujing Catholic Church a landscape of Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, and Wangfujing Catholic Church has become the most well-known Catholic church in Beijing.

Wangfujing Church can be said to be a surprise for me on Wangfujing Street. Although I don't believe in Catholicism (but I respect every religion), I really have no resistance to Catholic churches. Since this church is located on Wangfujing Street, it is also the most famous church in Beijing. Taking pictures inside the church is not allowed, but if you take a picture occasionally, they will not stop you.

I saw it when I passed by Wangfujing Street. The statue in the small pavilion in front of the church is very beautiful. There is a square in front for the aunties to have fun.

The Catholic Church near Wangfujing. It was already dark when we went there. It looked very beautiful from a distance.

I specially set aside time to see the old church in Beijing. It was almost dark when I arrived, so I quickly took a few photos. Although I couldn't go inside the church, the exterior of the church, coupled with the lights, was still very pure and romantic.

Near Xindongan Plaza and Yintai, the church in the downtown area is not crowded. I came across it by chance while shopping and was very surprised! It is very suitable for taking pictures and a must-visit place for literary and fresh people!

Wangfujing Catholic Church (St Joseph's Church), commonly known as the East Church, also known as St. Joseph's Church and Bamiancao Church, is located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is the second church built by Jesuits in Beijing after Xuanwumen Catholic Church. It is located in a busy city but still has a good temperament.

Wangfujing Church, one of the four major Catholic churches in Beijing, is commonly known as the East Church and is located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District. Wangfujing Church is a three-story Romanesque-style building. In the treatment of architectural details, it incorporates many traditional Chinese elements and can be regarded as a masterpiece of the fusion of Chinese and Western architectural styles. In 2000, along with the renovation of Wangfujing Street, the municipal government invested in the construction of a square in front of the church, making Wangfujing Church a unique landscape on Wangfujing Pedestrian Street.

Every time I come to Beijing on a business trip, I always stay in Wangfujing. Because of the tight schedule, I don't have time to take a good walk around here. It was already quite cold last month. As a person living in the equator, it was my first time to experience the cold in northern China. In the words of my colleagues, it was so cold that my ears and hands felt like they were going to die within half a minute of leaving the house. But because I drove past this church on the way to the project site that day, I said I must come and see it. It seemed that it was not open on the day I went there, and I didn't enter. The stone road outside felt particularly clear, and the church seemed to have a lot of depth and majesty. The wall at the door showed the church's sense of age. As a Christian, every time I travel, go out, and go out, I always have this special feeling for all the churches. I like to see churches on my trips, no matter how big or small, whether gorgeous or simple, I like to see these, the body of the Lord scattered in the world.

I just stopped by to take a look. There's nothing special about it. I've seen too many churches abroad. This one is very low-key.

The East Hall is a three-story Romanesque building, but some Chinese elements are incorporated into the details, forming a combination of Chinese and Western styles.

Dongtang is located in the downtown area, and there are often activities during festivals, which is very lively.

The location is easy to find and the architectural style is very distinctive, suitable for taking wedding photos.

After a walk outside, I found a quiet place in the bustling city.

I passed by it by chance on the way to Wangfujing from the hotel. The building is magnificent and the surrounding square is well maintained.

It's worth a visit, but I think the Stone Chamber Sacred Heart Cathedral is more worth visiting than other churches in China.

The church was closed when I went there, mainly because my idol had taken photos here, hahahaha

Beijing Wangfujing Church, also known as St. Joseph's Church and East Church, is one of the four major Catholic churches in Beijing. It is a Romanesque church and a model of the integration of Chinese and Western architectural styles. The main building of Wangfujing Catholic Church is well preserved. It is a Romanesque building with a brick-wood structure and gray brick walls. It faces east and west, is 25 meters wide, has about 30 rooms, and is located on a bluestone foundation. There are three crosses on the top of the church, the middle one is large and the two sides are small. There are 18 round brick columns supporting the church, with a diameter of 65 cm. On both sides of the church are hung many oil paintings of the Passion of Jesus.

The church at night is so beautiful that I couldn't help but take a photo 😁

Wangfujing Church is more beautiful than I thought, with sharp edges and layers, and it is very charming.

Wangfujing Church is a must-visit place for visiting Wangfujing in winter, not to mention the lively atmosphere at Christmas. The existing church building of Wangfujing Catholic Church is a three-story Romanesque building. In the treatment of architectural details, many elements of traditional Chinese architecture are incorporated. The whole building successfully integrates the styles of Chinese and Western architecture. In 2000, along with the renovation of Wangfujing Street, the Beijing Municipal Government invested in the construction of a square in front of the church, making Wangfujing Catholic Church a landscape of Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, and Wangfujing Catholic Church has become the most well-known Catholic church in Beijing.

Wangfujing Church is located on the north side of the bustling Wangfujing Street. The architectural style is much more rounded and seems to have more urban atmosphere.

Located on Wangfujing Street, there are quite a lot of people

Wangfujing Church is one of the four major Catholic churches in Beijing. It is a Romanesque church and a model of the integration of Chinese and Western architectural styles. It is located in a busy city, but relatively quiet.

It's a tourist attraction in a commercial district where you can take a break when you're tired of shopping, but there's no need to make a special trip to see it.

Also known as the East Church, it is the second oldest Catholic church after the South Church and is a very beautiful building.

We walked along Wangfujing Snack Street and took a photo when we saw the beautiful lights. After we came back, we found out that this was Wangfujing Church, one of the six most beautiful churches in Beijing. We should have taken a look at it.

The East Church is one of the four major churches in Beijing and is a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is located in Wangfujing, with a good geographical location and a square in front. The transportation is very convenient. The church is very beautiful. The sculptures in the square in front are also beautiful. You can also enter the interior for a visit at ordinary times. It is a very friendly church.

The two times I came to Beijing, I saw the Wangfujing Church at night. The church illuminated by lights felt more unique.

It is near Wangfujing and can be reached directly by subway. We took the subway to see Wangfujing, then went to the snack street to eat delicious food, and then went to Qianmen. They are all very close to each other and transportation is convenient.

It's actually quite nice, it doesn't cost money, and you can hear English carols.

Wangfujing Church is a place that almost all outsiders visit when they come to Beijing. I happened to pass by it on the way to Wangfujing. It is a Roman-style church that is located in a busy city but does not stand out at all, making it more solemn and holy.

Wangfujing Catholic Church, commonly known as Dongtang, is located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is the second church built by Jesuits in Beijing after Xuanwumen Catholic Church. This is not only a temple for Catholics to worship, but also a place for leisure and entertainment on weekdays. Here, a young mother is helping her toddler to learn to walk under the shade of trees; there, a couple in love is sitting on a chair, leaning on each other, looking forward to their beautiful future. Occasionally, you will meet a newlywed couple wearing a white wedding dress, taking the most holy wedding photos of their lives with the cathedral as the background; or you may meet an old man in a wheelchair, accompanied by his family, looking up at the cathedral, reminiscing about the past years. There are also those who play skateboards, roller skates; leisurely strolls, serious photos... This place presents a peaceful scene all year round.

On the north side of Wangfujing Pedestrian Street. It is open sometimes in the afternoon when you pass by, and you can enter through the side door. Photography is not allowed inside.

A Western-style church incorporating Chinese elements...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful... An exotic building located in the bustling city.

I can only say that this church in Wangfujing is just average and quite small... Let's go to Wangfujing for a stroll. There are many tourists there. I didn't go into this church, but just looked at it from the outside.

A small Catholic church, also in standard Gothic style

I looked at it from the outside, because it was not open when I went there. Churches are usually dark gray, which makes them look very solemn.

I heard that the church I passed by could hold a wedding in it, but this was not in our plan. I walked from Wangfujing to Nanluoguxiang.

Located on Wangfujing Street, it is also very beautiful and open on Sundays.

On the last morning of our Beijing trip, after visiting Nantang, we took the subway to Wangfujing to see Dongtang. The current building of Dongtang was rebuilt after it was burned down by the Boxers in the late Qing Dynasty. The Roman-style building is worth seeing. I was a little tired that day. While my group members were taking pictures, I walked to the coffee shop on the right and sat there to drink slowly. Looking at the scene on the street and thinking about the eight-day trip to Beijing, I felt relieved! Oh! This is life!

An old-fashioned church with a nice architectural style, built in 1905 in Huiwodongfang

If you don't have any special needs, you might as well stop by and take a look. It's very beautiful inside, but you are not allowed to take pictures~~

I was walking by it by chance one evening and was amazed by its Byzantine style. I love churches so I stopped to take pictures immediately. I took two pictures in total. One was the first time I encountered it by chance in an autumn night and the other was the first time I encountered it on purpose in the early spring morning. Different beauties but both were so quiet. People had dispersed or had not yet arrived. It was great.

Wangfujing Church, also known as the East Church, is located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, close to Dengshikou West Street. Take Metro Line 1 to Wangfujing Station and walk along the pedestrian street to the church.

We arrived at the church in the evening. There were few people in the square in front of the church, which was very suitable for taking pictures. The exterior of the church is a three-story Romanesque building, which combines Chinese and Western architectural styles. It is sacred and solemn. It's a pity that it was Saturday and the church was not open to the public.

After having dinner nearby, we came out again. It was already dark, but the church presented a different scene. Under the yellow light, the church became bright and beautiful, and the square became an entertainment venue for citizens and was very lively.

Wangfujing Catholic Church is one of the four major Catholic churches in Beijing. Wangfujing Catholic Church, commonly known as the East Church, also known as St. Joseph's Church and Bamiancao Church, is located at No. 74 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is the second church built by Jesuits in Beijing after Xuanwumen Catholic Church.

No. 74 Wangfujing Street is commonly known as the East Hall, which was built during the Shunzhi period.

I went to the church twice, once to sit and rest in the small area outside the church, and once to listen to the sermon.

The church is not white, but gray. I don't know why, but it looks simple and Gothic.

The lighting inside is very warm and the colorful glass is also beautiful

Close to Dong'an, it is very quiet here, in stark contrast to the noisy street scene.

Wangfujing Church, also known as the East Church, is the second church built in Beijing.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00-11:00 am, 2:00-4:30 pm. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Transportation: 1. Take Metro Line 5, get off at Dengshikou, and walk to the destination.

2. Take the bus to Dong'an Market Station and walk there.

This church is a Roman building. When I went there, it was closed, so I didn't get to see what it looked like inside. So if you want to go, you must pay attention to the time. The square outside the church is open all day. There are benches on the square for people to rest. Many elderly people bring their grandchildren to play there. When the weather is good, there are especially many people. It is almost impossible to take a photo without people.

This church also has obvious Chinese elements. Like the Xishiku Church, there are couplet-like words on both sides of the main entrance. Although it is located in a busy city, it gives people a very peaceful and relaxing feeling.

At the end of Wangfujing Street, there is a building that looks very old but very exquisite.

There is a small open space in front. In the summer evenings, grandpas and grandmas will practice chorus and square dancing here. During the day, many couples will take wedding photos here. The scenery is still nice when there is no one around.

The facade is free to visit. Walk in quietly from the side and you will find a different world. The colored glass windows and rows of neatly arranged chairs and benches are as dreamy as you would imagine. The decoration inside is also very distinctive.

There are some activities held here every Christmas, and you can buy tickets to participate.

It is said that this is one of the most famous churches among believers. You can come and have a look if you pass by.

This church is one of the few remaining Catholic churches in Beijing. Take the subway line 1 from Wangfujing Station and walk north along Wangfujing Pedestrian Street to the end, or take the subway line 5 from Dengshikou Station and walk west for about 1,000 meters. It is on the right hand side, at the northeast corner of the intersection.

This church is open 24 hours a day, but there will be worship services on Christmas Eve, which is quite lively. It is a pity that non-believers are not allowed to enter.

This church is located in Wangfujing Business District. Xindong'an Shopping Mall, Wangfujing Department Store, etc. are all nearby. There is also Wangfujing Snack Street, where you can go shopping~~~

I happened to pass by it on the way to Wangfujing. It's right on the side of the road. It's pretty but quite small.

I personally think it's not delicious, but the pea yellow is pretty good. When you enter the snack street, someone will shout to go left and look at the roof. The things on the roof are very expensive. I was cheated. I spent 120 on beef noodles and fried tripe. If you continue to walk forward, there are actually 15 yuan. They are all the same. I don't recommend going there. It's okay to see the scenery, but the food is really too ordinary.

The commercial street is all about shopping. The food in Wangfujing snack street is not good.

It takes a while to walk from Wangfujing to see the big church. It feels great.

Wangfujing Catholic Church is one of the four major Catholic churches in Beijing. It is a Romanesque-style church and a model of the integration of Chinese and Western architectural styles. I don't understand architecture, but I think it is very beautiful. There are always a few people walking in the square in front of the church, so it is impossible to take an undisturbed panoramic photo.

It is one of the four major Catholic churches in Beijing. It is a Romanesque church and a model of the integration of Chinese and Western architectural styles. Everything is so beautiful. The East Church is particularly holy.

It was not open when I went there, so I only took pictures outside. It's just so-so~ I still think the stone chamber in Guangzhou is beautiful.

Wangfujing Dongtang Church is not as stunning as imagined, nor as grand as the Stone Chamber (Sacred Heart Cathedral) in Guangzhou. However, it stands in the downtown area without feeling abrupt, which is quite memorable.

Beijing Catholic Church has four churches: East, West, South and North. The name East Church comes from these. East Church, also known as Wangfujing Catholic Church, was founded in 1655 by two priests, Italian Father Li Lisi and Portuguese Father An Wensi. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the two preached in Sichuan. In the early Qing Dynasty, they were captured by Qing soldiers and brought to Beijing to work in the Su Wang Mansion. In the 12th year of Shunzhi (1655), Emperor Fulin of the Qing Dynasty gave them a house and a piece of vacant land (the current site). They built a church on the vacant land, which was the second church in Beijing (the first was the South Church), and the earliest East Church. In the courtyard of the East Church, the Catholic Church is in the middle, facing east and west, with a total of about 30 rooms. There are three crosses on the top of the church, the middle one is large and the two sides are small. There are 18 round brick columns supporting the church, and many oil paintings such as the Crucifixion of Jesus are hung on both sides. There are classrooms in the south and west of the church, and a courtyard in the east with flower beds, bungalows and buildings, which are the residences of priests.

It is a very beautiful church. It is located at the north end of Wangfujing Street, so it is relatively close. Friends who like churches can go and have a look.

Walk north from Wangfujing Street. There is a crossroads outside Wangfujing Street. Not far after the crossroads is the pharmacy, located on the east side of the road, opposite.

You can't enter casually.

The East Church is quite distinctive, but it’s a pity that I didn’t go in to take a look. The exterior is still very exquisite. It is said that there were four churches in the east, west, south and north of Beijing. It is quite interesting to have such a time-defying building in the prosperous Wangfujing business district!

Wangfujing Church is closed at night, but it still looks pretty good under the lights. The lights from the square lamps in front of it are designed in a cross shape, which is quite special.

I saw it when I visited Wangfujing. As it was night, I did not go inside, but it was still very beautiful under the lights. It is not too big. Also pay attention to the ground lights in the square in front of the church, which can emit a cross shape.

Wangfujing Church is located in the northern section of Wangfujing Street. It is a Catholic church. It was built in the early Qing Dynasty. It was burned down during the Boxer Rebellion and rebuilt in 1904.

Western style. I took a few photos at the door but didn’t go in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .