Shiyouting World War 2 Fort (枋寮石頭營二戰日軍要塞) - Spectral Codex
枋寮石頭營二戰日軍要塞

A sprawling hillside complex with many kilometers of tunnels, camouflaged entrances, and gun emplacements. It was constructed with the expectation of an Allied landing in Pingtung toward the end of World War 2 but never saw any action. Due to its remote location it was mostly lost over subsequent decades, but since the area was redeveloped as a solar energy farm, it has entered into national discourse as a case study in heritage preservation. It is notable for having secret entrances behind a land god temple and a fake tomb, both still standing. Recognized for its heritage value in 2025. Also more generally known as the Shitouying Bunker (石頭營碉堡) or Shitouying World War 2 Japanese Army Bunker (二戰日軍軍事碉堡).

Warning: this location is abandoned, hazardous, or otherwise neglected and may be unsafe and even dangerous! Exercise appropriate precautions when visiting.

警告:此處已廢棄或長期無人管理,可能存在潛在危險。造訪時請務必提高警覺,並做好相關安全防護措施。

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  • Historic Building (歷史建築)

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