The photographer stands on one side of the aisle inside the church, shooting at eye level. Utilizing symmetrical composition, the red carpet in the center of the church serves as the axis of symmetry, with the stone pillars and arched ceiling on both sides symmetrically arranged, guiding the viewer's gaze towards the altar at the far end of the church. A wide-angle lens is used to capture a broad range of the church's interior, highlighting its grand structure and depth. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free ② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM; Sunday all day. The staff mentioned that on Sundays, the church usually stays open until around 7:00 or 8:00 PM.

Xizhimen Catholic Church - Interior Ceiling of the Church

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

Photography Tips

The photographer stands on one side of the aisle inside the church, shooting at eye level. Utilizing symmetrical composition, the red carpet in the center of the church serves as the axis of symmetry, with the stone pillars and arched ceiling on both sides symmetrically arranged, guiding the viewer's gaze towards the altar at the far end of the church. A wide-angle lens is used to capture a broad range of the church's interior, highlighting its grand structure and depth. Travel Tips: ① Admission: Free ② Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM; Sunday all day. The staff mentioned that on Sundays, the church usually stays open until around 7:00 or 8:00 PM.

Walking Guide

Take the Daxing Line (T4) towards Anheqiao North and get off at Xinzhaikou Station, exit A (Northwest). Walk along Xizhimen Nei Street for about 280 meters to reach the Catholic Cathedral of Beijing at Xizhimen. Enter the cathedral to reach your destination.