The former London Missionary Society Missionary Residence in the UK, London

The former London Missionary Society Missionary Residence in the UK, London

The former London Missionary Society Missionary Residence in the UK, London is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Fujian Province.

The former London Missionary Society Missionary Residence in the UK, London is located on Jishan Road, Gulangyu Subdistrict, Siming District, Xiamen City, dating back to 1844.

Description: Built in 1844 by the London Missionary Society of the Christian Church (also known as the Free Church), it was exclusively for female pastors and missionaries, also referred to as the "Maidens' Building." It is a single-story Western-style building facing south, 23 meters in width and 22 meters in depth, featuring an "eight"-shaped double stone stairway at the front, surrounded by spacious arched corridors. The interior consists of four symmetrically arranged rooms and halls in a cross layout. The exterior walls are simply decorated, and the roof has a symmetrical four-sloped tiled design.

In 2013, the former London Missionary Society Missionary Residence in the UK, London was designated as part of the eighth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage sites by the People's Government of Fujian Province.

Protected area: East to Jishan Road, South to Gusheng Road, West and North to the surrounding walls.

Gulangyu Subdistrict: Gulangyu Subdistrict, Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province

This subdistrict covers an area of 1.91 square kilometers, with a registered population of 15,373. It administers two communities: Longtou and Neicuo. Gulangyu Subdistrict is a subdistrict office under Siming District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province. Its jurisdiction covers the entire island of Gulangyu, with an area of 1.91 square kilometers and a registered population of 15,373. The subdistrict administers two communities: Longtou Community (eastern part) and Neicuo Community (western part). Before 2003, the area now under Gulangyu Subdistrict was part of Gulangyu District, which did not include any subdistricts or towns. 2…… More details about Gulangyu Subdistrict++

Further reading:

· Eighth Batch of Provincial Cultural Heritage Sites in Fujian Province