Xishiku Church
No. 33 Xishiku Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
Description:
Xishiku Church, also known as the Church of the Savior, is considered a historical relic of China. Of all the Catholic churches and cathedrals located in Beijing, Xishiku Church is the most ornate. The church was originally built by the Jesuits in 1703 elsewhere, but in 1887 at the request of Emperor Guangxu it was rebuilt near the Forbidden City, where it remains to this day. The church is built in the Gothic style and has a complex facade of gray marble. It is located in a spacious area surrounded by pine and oak trees and two Chinese pavilions.