French legation in Beijing, Historical diplomatic compound in Beijing Legation Quarter, China
The French legation features European-style buildings and landscaped gardens within a walled compound near the heart of Beijing's diplomatic district.
The legation served as a refuge for international diplomats and Chinese Christians during the 55-day siege of the Boxer Rebellion in 1900.
The buildings within the French legation display a combination of French architectural elements with local construction methods from the late Qing period.
Visitors can explore the legation grounds, now housing the French Cultural Center, which maintains regular exhibitions about Franco-Chinese relations.
The compound contained its own postal service, police force, and judicial system, operating independently from Chinese jurisdiction until 1945.
Location: Beijing
Inception: 1861
Part of: Beijing Legation Quarter
GPS coordinates: 39.90276,116.41052
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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