The British Consulate at Takow
The British Consulate at Takao is a building in the British style which was constructed in 1879, and is situated beside Shaochuantou Wharf, with a mountain behind and the sea in front. It is the oldest extant modern Western building in Taiwan, and was also the first consulate the British government built in Taiwan.
4.2Posted Date:2015-04-26
Updated:2025-06-10
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- The consul's residence is undergoing maintenance work. Indoor areas remain open to the public. Please use the main gate of the heritage site for entry and exit, and follow the suggested alternative routes during your visit. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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The British Consulate at Takao is a building in the British style which was constructed in 1879, and is situated beside Shaochuantou Wharf, with a mountain behind and the sea in front. It is the oldest extant modern Western building in Taiwan, and was also the first consulate the British government built in Taiwan. The consul's residence and consulate have been preserved in their entirety, as well as an old hiking trail which leads up the mountain. Here, where the sea and mountain meet, you can feast your eyes on Kaohsiung City, Cijin (Qijin) Fishing port and the fine scenery of Siziwan (The Sizih Bay).
Information
TEL：
+886-7-5250100
Open Time：
- Sunday:09:00 – 19:00
- Monday:10:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday:10:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday:Off day
- Thursday:10:00 – 19:00
- Friday:10:00 – 19:00
- Saturday:09:00 – 19:00
Services and facilities
- Introductory Lecture
- Bus Station
- Public Restroom
- Parking Lot
- Shop
- Hiking Trail
How to Get There
Choose a transportation method based on your departure location.