Wangfujing Catholic Church, also known as the East Church or St. Joseph’s Church, stands as a historic witness to the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-26/Wangfujing-Church-A-historic-witness-to-cultural-exchange-1DGPW2nyESI/img/336abf2b0b2243e8aed3c3408acda9b6/336abf2b0b2243e8aed3c3408acda9b6.jpeg'An exterior view of Wangfujing Catholic Church in Beijing on May 24, 2025 /CGTN
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-26/Wangfujing-Church-A-historic-witness-to-cultural-exchange-1DGPW2nyESI/img/336abf2b0b2243e8aed3c3408acda9b6/336abf2b0b2243e8aed3c3408acda9b6.jpeg'An exterior view of Wangfujing Catholic Church in Beijing on May 24, 2025 /CGTN
Originally built in 1655, it is the second oldest church in Beijing. Having been destroyed and rebuilt several times, the current structure dates back to 1904 and showcases a blend of Romanesque architecture with traditional Chinese decorative elements.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-26/Wangfujing-Church-A-historic-witness-to-cultural-exchange-1DGPW2nyESI/img/26c1c6725d19447ea6bb19498a57d392/26c1c6725d19447ea6bb19498a57d392.jpeg' alt='An interior view of Wangfujing Catholic Church in Beijing on May 24, 2025 /CGTN'
Located on the bustling Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, it is now a popular photo spot and a pleasant place for passersby to take a break in the church square.
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-26/Wangfujing-Church-A-historic-witness-to-cultural-exchange-1DGPW2nyESI/img/f3c549c360e2413eb10e162cb0836e14/f3c549c360e2413eb10e162cb0836e14.jpeg' alt='The entrance to the courtyard of Wangfujing Catholic Church in Beijing on May 24, 2025 /CGTN'
