Asbury Church

Asbury Church

Asbury Church is a national key cultural relics protection unit.

Asbury Church is located

at No. Ding 2, Hougou Hutong, and is part of the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage conservation units in Beijing.

It is a complex of church buildings belonging to the American Methodist Episcopal Church. It was destroyed by fire in the 26th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1900) and was rebuilt in the 29th year (1903). It is the largest existing Christian church building in the Beijing area. The surviving structures, including the main gate, the worship hall, the pastor’s residence, and other auxiliary buildings, are all built with brick and wood. The exterior features gray brick walls with exposed masonry, reflecting the American modern eclectic architectural style.

Source: Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage

Further reading:

· Fourth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Conservation Units in Beijing

· Sixth Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units