The photographer stands directly in front of the model, shooting at eye level to clearly present the vertical relationship between the figure and the church door, stably showcasing the connection between the subject and the background. Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, the photographer leverages the ironwork of the church door to frame the person, highlighting the subject while enhancing the scene’s atmosphere. The person is positioned at the center of the frame, achieving a symmetrical and stable effect.

Travel Tips:
1. Admission: Free and no reservation required.
2. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Wangfujing Catholic Church - Take a photo with the golden cross iron gate

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74 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Catholic Beijing Diocese Wangfujing Catholic Church East Hall (Southeast Corner)

Photography Tips

The photographer stands directly in front of the model, shooting at eye level to clearly present the vertical relationship between the figure and the church door, stably showcasing the connection between the subject and the background. Using a frame-within-a-frame composition, the photographer leverages the ironwork of the church door to frame the person, highlighting the subject while enhancing the scene’s atmosphere. The person is positioned at the center of the frame, achieving a symmetrical and stable effect. Travel Tips: 1. Admission: Free and no reservation required. 2. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Take Line 5 of the subway and get off at Dengshikou Station, exit A (northwest exit). After exiting, head northeast and walk 15 meters, then turn left. Follow BoTree Alley west for 492 meters and turn left. Walk south for 30 meters, then turn right and continue west for 50 meters. You will arrive at the eastern entrance of the Wangfujing Cathedral.