Former Site of the German Governor's Building in Qingdao

The red-tiled castle-like building you see from Signal Hill is the former site of the German Governor's Palace. Compared to the dull and ordinary site of the German prison, the former site of the German Governor's Palace is worthy of the title of "must be recommended" as it is also a "former site".



The former site of the German Governor's Mansion was built in 1905 and completed in 1907. It is a castle-style building with a very German style. According to the information obtained by the tour guide, the first German Governor of Qingdao felt that the emperor was far away in China and his boss was far away from him, so he could not reach out that far, so he boldly built the Governor's Mansion according to the size of the German royal castle reduced by 30 times. As a result, the Governor's Mansion was just built and the Governor himself had not lived in it for a day, but he was "double-regulated". This is probably called "Don't pretend to be cool or you will be struck by lightning". . .



【Address】: No. 26, Longshan Road, Shinan District, Qingdao City

【Ticket】：20RMB/person

[Transportation]: Take the No. 220 air-conditioned bus and get off at Longkou Road Station; or take the No. 217, 220 air-conditioned bus, or 221 bus and get off at Longjiang Road Station, then walk about 200 meters to reach the destination.

Facing Qingdao Bay and Little Qingdao, the Governor's Mansion is a mixed structure of stone, brick, steel and wood. It adopts the symmetrical plane of 19th century European public buildings, with the four corners and the middle slightly protruding. The top view of the whole building is in the shape of a "concave" character, which is a typical European castle-style building. The Governor's Mansion is located in an orientation close to due south and due north, which is rare in Qingdao. In addition, the building itself is magnificent, which makes people feel solemn and dignified. The building area is 7,500 square meters. The Governor's Mansion is a four-story building. The first and fourth floors are auxiliary rooms with obviously small windows. The second and third floors are the main offices, with large doors and windows, spacious and bright, and there is a long corridor similar to a balcony on the sunny side. The conference hall and lobby in the building are tall and imposing. The doors, windows and wall panels in the room are of average quality, meeting the requirements of office space.

The German Governor's Mansion Museum is a historical site museum. If you are at Qingdao Station, take Metro Line 3 (towards Qingdao North Station) and get off at People's Hall Station (Exit B). It is only one stop away. If you come from other places, you can search for the address of the Governor's Mansion. The Governor's Mansion was the residence of the Governor of Jiaozhou during the German occupation period. Two governors, Oscar von Trube and Mayer Waldeck, once lived here. The architectural art style combines various architectural elements such as classicism and Chinese style. It has successively received many well-known people at home and abroad, and has built a bridge for communication between Chinese and foreign cultural relations. It is a classic symbol of Qingdao, a famous historical and cultural city.



If you want to shop at the Governor's Mansion, I recommend Taidong, where we have been. Take Line 217 [Up], get on the bus at Qingdao Medical Affiliated Hospital Station, get off at Yan'an 2nd Road Station, and take 5 stops to reach the vicinity of Taidong Pedestrian Street. There are many snacks here, milk sticks, fried tripe, and fried potatoes are all delicious. It is also very convenient to buy specialty products. There is a store with a good reputation here, "Qingdao Someone's Specialty Shop", which is located at No. 118, Taidong 3rd Road, Shibei District. It is easy to get there with navigation, and it is close to the Rural Commercial Bank. This store is relatively clean and has a lot of things. The boss is very enthusiastic and will tell us about science and strategies. It is a pleasant experience!

The German Governor's Building in Qingdao is a national cultural relic protection unit and the official residence of the former German Governor in Jiaozhou. The German-style building, which combines the typical architectural style of the German Wilhelm era with the Jugendstil style, is praised by Chinese and foreign friends as a precious architectural "specimen" in the world. In Germany and even the European continent, which experienced two world wars, this style of building has disappeared, which shows its precious value.

The building is not big, but it is very distinctive and a place to reminisce about history

The Presidential Palace, you can go in and visit, and I happened to see a wedding next to it

Go straight near the gate of Longshan Road, Xinhao Mountain. You are not allowed to take photos inside the Governor's Mansion. The interior is very exquisite and you can take a closer look. 40 minutes is enough for the visit and exterior photo taking

Tickets are 20 yuan. The building displays some of the layout at that time, as well as some video introductions!

I passed by the former site of Jiaoao Governor's Mansion many times by accident. It was very beautiful at night, but we ignored it during the day...

The Governor's Mansion should be the core building of this urban area of Qingdao. It is located on a hillside, with access to Signal Hill Park above and the seaside pier below. The Governor's Mansion is surrounded by green trees and is quiet in the midst of a bustling city. It has an excellent geographical location.

Secondly, the architectural style is also the essence of the architecture in this urban area. The yellow city walls, granite base, European columns and window sills, and the classic red tile roof are the most important features of this German architecture.

You are not allowed to take photos inside the house, but its interior decoration and furnishings are very similar to the officials' residences in Hong Kong movies I have seen before. There is a similar scene in Jackie Chan's "Project A". This is indeed a similar style from the same era.

I walked a long way but the door was not open and there was no sign saying "Closed"

Not bad. Can be seen from Signal Hill. Didn't go inside

It is rare in Qingdao city. In addition, the building itself is magnificent and surrounded by tall pine and cypress trees, which makes people feel solemn and dignified.

The title should be the German Governor's Building. If it is written as the Governor's Palace, it will be easily confused with the following picture.

The adult ticket for the former German Governor's Mansion in China is 20. The German-style architecture and home decoration are well preserved. The geographical location and view of the whole house are superb.

It's a national protected cultural relic. The 20 yuan ticket is worth it, but it's a pity that taking photos indoors is not allowed.

The exterior of the entire building is a combination of Chinese and Western styles, and the tower is Chinese style.

The interior is a museum, I love the glass greenhouse, but the furnishings are not very impressive. You can listen to a guide, there are many stories.

In fact, if you just visit outside the main building, it is free, but to enter the main building, you need a ticket: 10 yuan.

To put it simply, it is actually the place where the governor and his family used to live.

It is worth seeing inside, but you cannot take photos. The building is located halfway up Signal Hill, with a superior geographical location and elegant environment.

It's ok, nothing special. Just look at the building and take pictures.

I passed by it twice. It was a very distinctive building. I took some photos. I found out that it was the former Governor's Mansion and is now the government office.

Now it has become a museum, the ticket seems to be 20 yuan. The circle inside is also quite large, and it is also in the style of a stone house~

I looked inside from the door and saw a few low yellow houses built on the old site. They looked very boring. I was also worried that it was too eerie and not suitable for the baby, so I didn't go in.

There is a small shop at the door. I bought two bags of beer and continued walking after drinking them.

The German Governor's Building can be summed up in one word: "luxury"

From the overall design to the small ornaments in the room

All done with great care (no photography allowed inside)

Marvel at the ingenuity of Germany - the ergonomic design of the stair railings, the upper track of the sliding door in the children's room, the special door opening method of the gun cabinet (to prevent children from touching it), the height-adjustable table lamp, and the tiles that are still smooth, neat and fit after more than a hundred years.

It is really worth seeing, but unfortunately many areas are not open to the public, which is also very mysterious.

As expected, the building is stunning.

I used to see luxurious houses on TV, but now I see them with my own eyes. They are very elegant. The lighting, fireplace, and furniture are all very exquisite. You can't take pictures inside, but there are introduction cards that you can pick up by yourself, in multiple languages. The oil painting on the card is hung in the Governor's Palace.

West: This is the front of the Governor's Building, where the main entrance is located. The tall gables and heavy granite set the tone of majesty for this building. The roof is asymmetrical on all four sides, with a marble column arched bastion and a large slope like a cliff, which is very varied.

North: The exterior wall is 30 meters high and more than 60 centimeters thick, with yellow as the base color. The roof is paved with beige tubular tiles, blue fish-scale tiles, and green ox-tongue tiles, making the building more exquisite and unique. The whole building is divided into four floors, including a "basement" built on the ground and an "attic".

East: German-style castle architecture, with a European royal style. The most prominent part is the periphery of the greenhouse, where steel brackets, glass windows and rock walls intersect to form a special picture.

South: Mainly corridors and open-air balconies. The walls are decorated with light green and light gray granite, and the top of the stone is carved with beautiful patterns, which is exquisite in its roughness.

The German Governor's Palace is a representative building of the German occupation period. It is very exquisite and is a model of European-style architecture in Qingdao.

Qingdao is a city with a lot of history, and there are many museums in Qingdao. But in my mind, the one that best represents the German occupation period that Qingdao experienced is the German Governor's House Museum.

The first impression of the exterior of the German Governor's Building was that the architectural styles were so diverse that I felt a little confused. Perhaps it was because I was not an architect, so I did not know how to appreciate its unique beauty. However, the design of the internal structure followed the principle of humanization. From the small details of the stair handrails to the special design of the small door between the children's room and the master bedroom to prevent accidents that might happen to children during play. Every window, door, handrail, and even the steel structure on the top of the flower shed in this building have their own different functions and characteristics. In this regard, I have to admire the Germans.

Highly recommended! Highly recommended! Highly recommended! Important things should be said three times!

Because taking photos was not allowed, we avoided various cultural relics when taking photos and took a photo without using flash.

There are many old buildings around the Governor's Mansion, and the six-way road design around the small square in front of the Governor's Mansion is also very beautiful. Compared with the flowers in Badaguan, there are more residential buildings there, while there are more public buildings nearby, which is still different.

This is a highly recommended attraction, and you must rent an interpretation device. The ticket is 20/person and the interpretation device is 10/unit. If you don't rent an interpretation device, you won't be able to fully understand the history of this building. You will definitely gain a lot from listening to the explanation.

You are not allowed to take photos in the entire museum. I thought the reason was to protect the items inside from being affected by the flash. Later, I asked the security guard and learned that the cabinets, desks and other items on display inside are all copyrighted, which is why you are not allowed to take photos. Bringing an interpreter will give you a detailed understanding of the history of the entire building, witness the vicissitudes and prosperity, and have a deeper understanding of Qingdao's past. Let me talk about a few details: This house was once where the German governor and his family lived, and the decoration and layout inside are very luxurious. The most impressive thing is that the drawer of the desk on the first floor is cleverly designed, that is, there are drawers inside the drawers, which can store some confidential documents. The chandelier in the children's room can be pulled up and down, so that the light can be adjusted according to the different living conditions of the children to protect their eyesight. The children's room is connected to the couple's living room, and the three rooms can be connected by pushing the sliding door to facilitate children's running. In addition, the design of the door track is not designed on the ground like ordinary houses, but hidden on the door, so that the ground is clean and will not trip children. In addition, although the nanny's room and the couple's living room are on the same floor, you have to go down the stairs to get to the nanny's room. I think this is also to show the principle that the master and servant are on the same floor but in different positions. The handrails between the floors are designed according to the curve of the human hand, and they are very comfortable to hold. In short, you can feel from many subtle details that the construction of such a villa must have taken the efforts of countless skilled craftsmen at home and abroad, which can be called a masterpiece of the century.

I rented an electronic guide for 10 yuan and heard a lot of history. It was very interesting.

The German Governor's House Museum is located on the edge of Signal Hill Park, about 100 meters away, and ticket sales stop at 5:30 pm.

Photography is not allowed inside the Governor's Palace. We visited too late and there was no tour guide, so we just had a quick tour of the place for half an hour.

A sensory experience of visiting an old-fashioned luxury villa. Note: photography is not allowed.

The ticket to the Governor's Palace is 20 yuan per person (cash only). At least one person must have an ID card to register and scan it to enter the door. The entire Governor's Palace faces south and is mainly made of a combination of steel and stone. The exterior is solemn and majestic, and the interior decoration is gorgeous and exquisite. The main conference hall and foyer have a strong European royal atmosphere and are very impressive. Photography is not allowed inside

Like Signal Hill, this is a popular tourist attraction for tour groups in Qingdao. I didn't see many group tourists in other places, but I didn't expect there were so many here. I met a very enthusiastic Qingdao aunt in the museum. Seeing that we were traveling independently without a tour guide, she took us to several places and gave us a detailed and vivid explanation!

Photography is not allowed in many places in the German Governor's House Museum. However, the exterior of the building itself is also very beautiful.

The Governor's Building is a great building. It can be imagined as a modern castle. Both the exterior and interior are splendid. You can imagine what a prosperous scene it was when cocktail parties and dances were held in the hall every night. At present, only some areas on the first and second floors are open. Many places cannot be entered, which is a pity. Finally, I want to complain that such a good building is poorly operated. First of all, a canopy was set up at the entrance for security checks and ticket checks. This seemingly necessary behavior seriously damaged the integrity of the building's appearance. Secondly, there are too few open areas, the moving lines are unreasonable, and there is only one passage to go up and down the stairs. Finally, the entire building is filled with irrelevant things such as propaganda posters and architectural models, which seriously affect the visit experience and destroy the sense of immersion, especially when the tour group enters, they are completely out of mood.

The Governor's Building ticket is 20 yuan, please bring your ID card. The Governor's Building is at the foot of Signal Hill, but it is artificially divided into two units. To get to the Governor's Building, you need to walk about 200 meters southeast from the main gate of Signal Hill.

It's good to go inside and take a look. The appearance is also very good.

It is only about five or six hundred meters from the Catholic Church to the former site of the German Governor's Palace.

Compared to the Catholic Church, the Governor's Palace can be said to be a complete mess. I took some photos and left. I heard that the Chinese food in the Yibao Hotel is good, so I will come back next time.

I like this kind of historical building in the style of the Republic of China, so I came here specially to visit this attraction. There is a bustling commercial district near this attraction, so I can buy some things when I visit this attraction.

The architectural style inside is still more German, with yellow walls and red tiles. The rooms inside are decorated quite luxuriously, like the mansions in American and British TV series. It really gives you a feeling of time travel.

The former site of the German Governor's Building is located in the center of Qingdao's historic city. It was once the residence of the Governor of Jiao'ao during the German occupation period. Jiao'ao is the old name of Qingdao. The two governors of Jiao'ao lived here. The building was designed by German architect Werner Lachalowicz and completed in July 1907. Its architectural style combines the typical architectural style of the German Wilhelm era with the Jugendstil architectural art.



In 1999, it was converted into a modern architectural ruins museum and opened to the public. We also visited it. The ticket price is 20 yuan per ticket, and children are half price. However, WeChat or Alipay payment is not accepted. Tourists who want to visit should remember to bring cash.



When you enter the museum, you need to bring your ID card with you. The uniforms of the museum staff are also very distinctive, very similar to the clothes worn by people in the Republic of China in movies and TV series. Taking photos is prohibited in the museum, so you can only appreciate it with your eyes. The exquisite installations and decorations in the Governor's Building, such as fireplaces and chandeliers, are impressive. Even the housekeeper's room, although there are no gorgeous decorations, is also very simple and low-key. The tourists next to me said that even the housekeeper's room is better than mine.



Although you are not allowed to take photos inside the museum, the exterior is also worth a look. The red roof, yellow walls, and large granite decorations on the corners make the whole house look like a castle in a fairy tale. Many tourists took photos outside the museum.



There are many cherry trees planted outside the museum. The end of April is the time when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The cherry blossoms surrounding the museum have a unique beauty.

It is open until 17:30. No one will chase you away if you haven't finished your visit. You can take photos of the buildings, but you can't take photos indoors. There is a tour guide service, but if you don't listen, you won't understand the explanation of the buildings and will just be a passing visit.

A long exposure shot of the lights coming on is also very beautiful

It is worth seeing. You must listen to the explanation of how it was designed and built. Why was it designed this way? You must understand the functions of each part. It is meaningless to just browse the building itself.

The Qingdao German Governor's House Museum is located in the bustling commercial district. It is magnificent and has a European-style architecture. It was built in 1905 and completed in 1907. It was the official residence of the admiral of the Jiaoao War Zone at that time. If you like architecture, you must go there. It is still very well preserved. Unfortunately, taking photos is not allowed inside, and there is not much information, so you can ask a guide to make it look more interesting.

Like a piece of brightly colored candy.



There are things for sale inside, but they are very expensive, so try not to buy anything.



It's a building with a strong sense of history. Tickets are 10 yuan, and students can get them at half price.

Not far from the pier, very beautiful and very German, like a building block house!

I feel that the interior here is more beautiful than the Princess Building and Wanhua Building in Badaguan, and it is worth a visit. Although photography is not allowed, I still took a few photos

The German Governor's Mansion in Qingdao was once home to several governors. The building area is 4,083 square meters, the height is 30 meters, and the thickness of the exterior wall is more than 60 centimeters. The main entrance wall is decorated with light green and light gray granite. The top stone is carved with beautiful patterns, which is exquisite in the roughness. The roof is paved with beige tubular tiles, blue fish scale tiles, and green ox tongue tiles, making the building more exquisite and unique. It details the history of Germany's occupation and rule of Qingdao, as well as the major events and contributions of successive governors. It is also a sad colonial history, but these buildings have no attributes. Now they can attract many tourists and income for the local area.

The highest representative of German architectural art in China, the former residence of the German Governor of Qingdao, just 2-3 minutes walk down Signal Hill

Very beautiful building, the inside visit has better insights, it is worth a visit.

I really regret not going in, although you can't take photos inside. I happened to pass by and thought it looked very solemn outside. I still have to go in and take a look if I have a chance~ It feels very nice

Staying at the Yibao Hotel next to the site, I bought a ticket to enter and got a free explanation of the Jugendstil design style, faucets, tiles, the German national emblem, children's rooms, housekeepers' rooms, dressing tables, German-made Tchaikov microscopes, German-made typewriters, naval generals, ship models, sideboards, two-faced Madonnas, etc. I only remember the 110th anniversary. After walking around, I realized that the open rooms were not the master rooms. But I was impressed by the Germans' design, craftsmanship, technology and ideas. Especially the louvered translucent temperature control design above the greenhouse.

Among so many old museums, I think the Governor's Mansion is the most worth visiting. You are not allowed to take photos inside the museum, but I really like it so much that I took a few photos secretly. The tour guide said that this building with a history of more than 100 years cost more than 1 billion yuan at that time. The furniture inside is exquisite and "high-tech", which makes us sigh that the German design is really very delicate and humanized. The exterior of the building is beautiful from every angle. I highly recommend this attraction. I love it.

It's too luxurious, the degree of luxury is beyond imagination. In that era, living in such a house to invade our country and living in such a luxurious house, I just want to ask if you have the shame

The building itself is nice, but there is only one building in the scenic area, which is a bit monotonous~

The Governor's Mansion in Qingdao during the German occupation period is now called the Yingbin Hotel, with a history of more than 110 years. It is a mixed structure of stone bricks and steel. The architectural style is a combination of the German Wilhelm era and the Jugendstil style. The red roof, yellow walls and gray stone bricks are not very popular, but the exotic style is distinct and very distinctive. There are also many attractions inside, but taking pictures is not allowed. It is recommended to listen to the guide's explanation inside, otherwise it will be a quick tour. It is also quite good to see the room where the governor's children lived, where the governor's housekeeper lived, the expensive jewel-studded chandeliers, and the famous German furniture. The ticket is 20, which is not expensive.

A large Governor's Mansion. Western-style buildings and outdoor greenery

Actually, I don’t quite understand

Because I live in Yibao Boutique Hotel, it only takes 2 minutes to walk to the back door of the Governor's Mansion. I go to the Governor's Mansion for a walk every day~~ but I can't buy a ticket to enter~

It is very close to University Road and can be reached on foot. You can also see many beautiful old buildings along the way. Not only the architecture is beautiful, but the interior decoration is also very delicate and sophisticated! It's a pity that you can't take pictures.

When I went to Qingdao, the Governor's Mansion was the most shocking thing for me. The original site was preserved so well, beyond my imagination. It was a pity that I couldn't take pictures. Everything inside was so luxurious and thoughtful. The wisdom of people in that era was not backward at all compared to now.

Driving to the Governor's Mansion at the foot of Signal Hill Park in winter, the open space in the park brings a sense of history. Through the cold winter wind, you can see the nobles riding carriages into the Governor's Mansion to attend parties. The building is mainly made of walnut wood and is divided into reception, central living room, garden, etc. It has a two-story structure, and the design of each space basically makes full use of everything.

At the foot of Signal Hill

After visiting Signal Hill, you can visit

Individual tickets for independent visits: 20 yuan

After entering, I found a group of tour groups

From Hong Kong, Korea, Japan...

Houses with only 2 floors open become overcrowded

Just choose a team and follow the explanation.

The guides in the museum are relatively concise and time-consuming.

Some tour guides give their own explanations, which are more detailed.

The ticket price is 13 yuan per person, plus 50 yuan for the tour guide, which is 128 yuan for six people. I suggest you ask for a guide. If you don't listen to the guide, you will just be passing through. Also, you can't take photos or videos in the museum. What memories can you leave after you leave? The guides are all pretty girls in their twenties, which is worth the price.

As for Qingdao, it is worth a visit. You can go.

The Yingbin Hotel is the protagonist of "Red Mansion Sunset", but you have to look at it from Signal Hill. It was the German Governor's Palace which was built in 1905 and completed in 1907. It is a European castle-style building that combines the typical architectural style of the German Wilhelm era with the Jugendstil technique. It is the highest representative of German architectural art in China.

The Governor's Mansion has a unique design and an excellent geographical location. It is a great place to relax and it is also my favorite place in this trip to Qingdao.

The construction of the building took four years, from 1902 to 1906. The Governor's Mansion is a mixed structure of brick, stone and steel. It adopts the symmetrical plane of 19th century European public buildings, with the four corners and the middle slightly protruding. The top view of the whole building is in the shape of a "concave". There is a large space in front of the building, and a large flower bed-style green space is opened. With the Governor's Mansion as the center, six roads radiate to the surrounding area. Courts, detention centers and high-end residences are built beside the surrounding streets. In the area of Guangxi Road and Taiping Road in front, there are important facilities such as foreign companies and hotels. The Governor's Mansion is located in an orientation close to due south and due north, which is rare in Qingdao. In addition, the building itself is magnificent, which makes people feel solemn and solemn. The building area is 7,500 square meters. The Governor's Mansion is a four-story building. The first and fourth floors are auxiliary rooms with obviously small windows. The second and third floors are the main offices, with large doors and windows, spacious and bright, and there is a long corridor similar to a balcony on the sunny side. The conference hall and lobby in the building are tall and imposing. The indoor doors, windows and wall panels are of average quality and meet the requirements of office space.

One of my top five favorite buildings in Qingdao. The house has an exotic style, is very beautiful and feels like something out of a fairy tale. From here, you can see the luxurious life of the Germans during their colonial period in Qingdao.

Compared with Huashilou, this is more magnificent. It's right to go and have a look

It's good to learn about history. The only thing I'm not satisfied with is the 20 yuan ticket, which is just the ticket to enter and does not include the explanation. The explanation is charged separately.

I personally think it is a must-see attraction when visiting Qingdao, and University Road is also nearby.

The German Consulate was located in a very European-style building.

The German Governor did not go in, but he saw it from Signal Hill.

It’s an ancient building, and the decoration inside was all imported at that time. Look at how this house was built.

The Governor's Mansion is also called the Guest House. The ticket is 20 yuan. There are special guides inside (extra charge). It is very beautiful inside. It feels higher than the Huashilou. It is worth a visit. There is a back garden outside the building. It is the most beautiful to sit there and drink a cup of coffee. Unfortunately, it is a bit hot outside in August.

During the German colonial period in Qingdao, they chose the best location and built a castle-like building

The exterior and interior decoration are very exquisite.

Tickets are required to enter and taking photos is not allowed inside

There is a living room on the first floor with a piano.

There is a large terrace upstairs, and even the housekeeper's room is quite large.

In addition to this building, there is also a large courtyard, which is very enjoyable to live in.