Originally built around 1733 and fortified in 1841 by Yáo Yíng (姚瑩) as one of 17 coastal fortifications erected in response to the Opium War. Later named “minor” in contrast to the nearby “major fort” at Èrkūnshēn (二鯤鯓砲臺), better known as Eternal Golden Castle. A late example of traditional Chinese-style fortification predating the introduction of Western designs, it also bears witness to the dramatic retreat of the Anping coastline, which once bordered on open sea.

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  • Status:Public (公有)
  • Heritage designation:Municipal Monument (直轄市定古蹟)
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I am a web application developer, photojournalist, urban explorer, and history enthusiast passionate about the open web and documenting my experiences on this planet. This project was founded in the early 2010s and has evolved into a sort of personal Wikipedia of places that interest me (and often the photographs I’ve taken there). I’m originally from Toronto, Canada, but spend most of my time residing in Taiwan.

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