The photographer stands slightly to the left of the church's facade, using a slight upward angle to emphasize the towering and solemn atmosphere of the Gothic architecture. By utilizing the branches in the foreground, the composition adds depth and highlights the main structure of the church, ensuring the spire is fully in frame while avoiding unnecessary ground clutter to keep the image clean and simple. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free ② Best Time to Shoot: It's recommended to shoot in the afternoon or morning when the light is abundant to avoid the peak tourist hours.

St. Michael's Catholic Church - Exterior of the Church

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No. 13A, Dongjiaomin Lane, Dongcheng District, Beijing.

Photography Tips

The photographer stands slightly to the left of the church's facade, using a slight upward angle to emphasize the towering and solemn atmosphere of the Gothic architecture. By utilizing the branches in the foreground, the composition adds depth and highlights the main structure of the church, ensuring the spire is fully in frame while avoiding unnecessary ground clutter to keep the image clean and simple. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free ② Best Time to Shoot: It's recommended to shoot in the afternoon or morning when the light is abundant to avoid the peak tourist hours.

Walking Guide

Take bus 60 and get off at Chongwenmen West Station. Head straight west and walk 40 meters along Chongwenmen West Street. Continue straight for another 20 meters, then walk 230 meters along the auxiliary road of Chongwenmen West Street. Turn right and walk 50 meters, cross the street and turn right again into Taijichang Street, walk 160 meters. Turn right into Dongjiaomin Alley and walk 20 meters to reach the church. The shooting location is on the left side of the fence.