The photographer is positioned slightly behind and below the subject, shooting upward. The glowing angel light decoration and the person are placed in the upper center of the frame. A standard lens can be used. 1. Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday to Sunday: Lights turn on at 5:00 PM and typically stay on until 8:30 PM. You can come around 5:00 PM to visit the interior first, and then take photos of the lit Christmas tree after dark. 2. Additional Tips: The angel lights are only available during the Christmas and New Year period, so don't make a trip in vain.

Xizhimen Church - Angel Lamp

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No. 130, Neijie Street, Xizhimen, Xicheng District, Beijing (near Exit D of Xinjiekou Station on Subway Line 4)

Photography Tips

The photographer is positioned slightly behind and below the subject, shooting upward. The glowing angel light decoration and the person are placed in the upper center of the frame. A standard lens can be used. 1. Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday to Sunday: Lights turn on at 5:00 PM and typically stay on until 8:30 PM. You can come around 5:00 PM to visit the interior first, and then take photos of the lit Christmas tree after dark. 2. Additional Tips: The angel lights are only available during the Christmas and New Year period, so don't make a trip in vain.

Walking Guide

To navigate to the Xizhimen Catholic Church, the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Beijing, take Metro Line 13 and get off at Xizhimen Station, Exit B, then walk for about 800 meters. — step-by-step photo guide

To navigate to the Xizhimen Catholic Church, the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Beijing, take Metro Line 13 and get off at Xizhimen Station, Exit B, then walk for about 800 meters.