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Former British Consulate at Takao

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Former British Consulate at Takao
Former British Consulate at Takao

The British Consulate at Takao (or Ta-kau; Chinese: 打狗英國領事館; pinyin: Dǎgǒu Yīngguó Lǐngshìguǎn) is a former British consulate built in 1865 in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It has been designated a historic site by the Ministry of Culture.It lies on the peak of Shaochuantou (哨船頭) and overlooks Sizihwan Bay and the Port of Kaohsiung. It currently serves as a cafe and tourist attraction.

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Former British Consulate at Takao
Lianhai Road, Kaohsiung Gushan District

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N 22.618888888889 ° E 120.26688888889 °
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打狗英國領事館文化園區

Lianhai Road 20
804 Kaohsiung, Gushan District
Taiwan
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britishconsulate.khcc.gov.tw

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