Beijing's most ornate Gothic church: founded by the Jesuits in 1703 near Zhongnanhai, moved here in 1887, with its white Gothic facade completed in 1890 to a design by Bishop Favier. It has been the cathedral of the Beijing diocese since 2018 (Wikipedia).
- Address
- 33 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District
- Hours
- 05:00-18:00 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 30 min
- Price
- Free (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
- Free entry
- Free for everyone
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Entry is free and it opens at 05:00, so you can come before the crowds (visitbeijing.com.cn).
- It is a short walk west of Beihai Park's west gate area, in the Xisi hutongs.
