Former British Consulate in Zhenjiang

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Coordinates: 32°12′56″N 119°25′36″E / 32.21567°N 119.42676°E / 32.21567; 119.42676
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Former British Consulate in Zhenjiang
China
Coordinates32°12′56″N 119°25′36″E / 32.21567°N 119.42676°E / 32.21567; 119.42676
Completed1864

The former British Consulate,

China. In 1864, Britain constructed the consulate on Yuntai Mountain,[3]
which belonged to the British Concession in Zhenjiang at that time. In 1888, the British Consulate was burned down in local riots. From 1889 to 1890, it was rebuilt, occupying an area of 17 acres. Since the British Concession in Zhenjiang was officially returned to the Chinese government in 1929, Britain revoked the soldiers at the consulate in Zhenjiang, and turned it to the government. In 1958, the Zhenjiang Museum was established in the building.

Architecture

As Zhenjiang was an important shipping and trade hub with a large number of emigrants in the late 19th century, the Former British Consulate in Zhenjiang is of high quality. Around the mountain are five well-arranged buildings, including an office building, chief consular residence, vice consular residence, staff quarters and clubs. To the north of the mountain and facing the

Major Site Protected for Its Historical and Cultural Value at the National Level by The State Council of the People's Republic of China.[5]

References

  1. ISBN 7-5325-2605-4
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  2. ^ "Xijindu Ancient Street(西津渡古街）)". ENGLISH.EASTDAY.COM. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
  3. ^ "镇江云台山风景区（ (Zhenjiang Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area)". 新浪爱游网. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  4. ^ "Yangtze River". 中国文化网, CHINACULTURE.ORG. Archived from the original on June 8, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
  5. ^ "The State Council of the People's Republic of China (（中国国务院）)". GOV.CN. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
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