Former British Consulate at Takao

The Former British Consulate at Takao was established in 1865 and today commands panoramic views of Kaohsiung port and the city from the peak of Shaochuantou. It was constructed in 1865, with a veranda and roof completed around 1900. It was the home of the British Consular Official in Taiwan. The Consulate is located at the bottom of the hill, along a meandering route.

It was substantially destroyed by Typhoon Thelma in 1977, which ravaged Kaohsiung. However, the mansion was meticulously rebuilt in accordance with the original ideas from 1900, whilst the Consulate was restored more recently. Today, the structure appears as it did during its heyday, while the mansion now houses a museum, exhibitions, and a tea parlor.

Address: No. 20, Lianhai Rd, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City