Beihai Modern Architecture (Former British Consulate)
北海近代建筑群（英国领事馆旧址）
A group of consulates, trading houses and church buildings left behind after Beihai opened as a port in 1876. The former British Consulate is the most representative example.
The Chefoo Convention (Yantai Treaty) of 1876 opened Beihai as a treaty port. Britain, Germany, France and others subsequently built consulates, customs houses, trading firms, churches and hospitals here. About 15 such buildings survive and are collectively known as Beihai Modern Architecture, a national key cultural relic protection unit. The former British Consulate stands on the campus of Beihai No. 1 High School. It is a two-story building with an arcaded gallery, and after restoration, exhibitions about its history can be visited. Nearby are the former German Sembo Trading House, the former French Consulate and the former Beihai Customs House. Some buildings are free to enter, while others require reservations. Opening hours are as announced on site. They are about 1–2 km from Beihai Old Street and can be visited together on foot.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (varies by building)
Nearby sights
- Beihai Old Street (Zhuhai Road)
- Beibu Gulf Square
- Beihai Underwater World
- Waisha Seafood Island
- Beihai Ocean Window
- Qiaogang Street
- Fengjiajiang Wetland Park
- Guantouling National Forest Park