Beijing Street Church

Located just over two miles away from Dalian's Xinghai Square in Liaoning, China, the historic Beijing Street Church offers you a captivating glimpse into the city's complex religious and regional heritage. Originally built in 1914 by the Danish National Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark) during Japan's leased territory period, it was first known as Dalian Lutheran Church. Over the decades, the site weathered significant historical shifts, including temporary closure during the Cultural Revolution (1966–1977) when religious activities were suppressed.

Today, Christian worship has restarted under the post-denominational China Christian Council. Officially designated as a Historical Building Protected by Dalian City in 2002, the structure was recently renamed Dalian City Cheng-en Church (literally "Dalian City Receiving Grace Church"), though local residents still affectionately refer to it by its long-standing name, Beijing Street Church. When you visit, you can admire an enduring piece of early 20th-century architecture that once housed the Dalian City offices of the China Christian Council and Three-Self Patriotic Movement Committee before their recent move to May 1 Square.

It stands as a resilient testament to the vibrant history of Protestant missions in northern China.

What to see at Beijing Street Church

• Historic 1914 church building originally established by the Danish National Church
• Officially designated as a Historical Building Protected by Dalian City in 2002
• Located just over two miles away from the famous Xinghai Square
• Known locally as Beijing Street Church and officially as Dalian City Cheng-en Church
• Active site of Christian worship under the post-denominational China Christian Council

Visiting tips

Keep in mind that while the official name is Dalian City Cheng-en Church, local residents still commonly refer to it as Beijing Street Church when asking for directions.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Beijing Street Church is easy to reach on Dalian’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Dalian Mosque. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Dalian travel guide.