Beloved Church in the Capital | The Eternal Landmark of Dongjiaominxiang ⛪

The St. Michael's Church (Dongjiaominxiang Catholic Church) is situated at No. 13, Dongjiaominxiang Street, a renowned location in the capital city. On holidays, this place is bustling with street photography, wedding photoshoots, and tourists. The church was established in 1901 by a French missionary, Gao Sidu. The church faces south with its back to the north, designed in a pseudo-European Gothic style. It features a brick-wood structure with exposed brick walls. The facade is adorned with three pointed bell towers, pointed arches, wall columns, stained glass windows, and wall niches. Inside, thirty round columns provide support. In 1995, it was declared a "Beijing Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit". The Dongjiaominxiang alley stretches approximately 1.6km. An hour is sufficient for a leisurely stroll, sightseeing, and photography. [ThumbsUp] Recommended route: Chongwenmen Subway Station Exit E -> Former Belgian Embassy -> St. Michael's Cathedral -> Former French Embassy -> Former French Post Office -> Court Museum. ⚠️ Lighting: There are residential buildings blocking the east side of the church, so it takes about 2 hours after sunrise for the light to gradually reach the church. The best, warmest, and softest light may be around six in the evening in summer, and possibly four in winter. #PretendingToBeAbroad #BeautifulChurches #CatholicChurch #Dongjiaominxiang #CatholicChurch @CommunityVSteward @CommunityWelfareOfficer