Construction of a major fortress at this location began in 1904, not long after Japan conquered Taiwan. In the post-war era it was occupied by the ROC army but not used for much. Eventually it was mostly left to the elements, and in 2001 it was declared a heritage property and renovated for public visitation. There are several access points but the easiest approach is from the entrance to Tianwaitian Cemetery.
Map
Heritage Status
- Municipal Monument (直轄市定古蹟)
Links
- Wikipedia in Chinese (中文維基百科)
- Cultural Assets Bureau (文化部文化資產局)
Themes
- Japanese Colonial Era Taiwan (台灣日治時代)
- Military Fortifications in Taiwan (台灣碉堡)
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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.