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Former Site of the German Rhenish Mission Church

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The Rhenish Mission was originally known as the Presbyterian Church, one of the major denominations within Protestant Christianity. The church established in Beihai became the headquarters of the Presbyterian Church in both Beihai and Hepu, with branch churches set up in various locations. In addition to missionary work in Beihai, the church also operated the German-Chinese School and founded the earliest movable-type printing press in Beihai. Textbooks from the school and publications such as the church’s newspaper were all printed at this facility, playing a significant role in the early cultural and educational development of the city.

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The Rhenish Mission was originally known as the Presbyterian Church, one of the major denominations within Protestant Christianity. The church established in Beihai became the headquarters of the Presbyterian Church in both Beihai and Hepu, with branch churches set up in various locations.

In addition to conducting missionary activities in Beihai, the church also founded the German-Chinese School and the earliest movable-type printing press in the city. Both the school's materials and the church’s newspaper, "Dongxi News" (East-West News), were printed here, contributing significantly to the early cultural and educational development of the region.

The existing building of the former Rhenish Mission Church was constructed in 1900 as a residence for missionaries. The structure is 30 meters long, 17 meters wide, single-story, and covers a construction area of 506 square meters, with the main building still relatively well-preserved. It is currently used by the Municipal Public Security Bureau. This site serves as a historical testament to the German Presbyterian Church’s missionary activities in Beihai.