Siyu Eastern Fort

Coordinates: 23°33′56.3″N 119°30′50.6″E / 23.565639°N 119.514056°E / 23.565639; 119.514056

Siyu Eastern Fort
西嶼東臺
General information
Type Former fort
Location Siyu, Penghu, Taiwan
Completed 1889

The Siyu Eastern Fort (Chinese: 西嶼東臺; pinyin: Xīyǔ Dōngtái) is a former fort in Wai'an Village, Siyu Township, Penghu, Taiwan.[1]

History

The fort was constructed in the 13th year of Guangxu Emperor reign in 1889 during Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan. It was constructed to consolidate the coastal area of Penghu.

Architecture

The fort was built in a U-shape structure facing the sea. It was fully constructed by gray building.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "澎湖逍遙遊-Food,Accommodation,Transportation,and fun-Tourist attraction on shore-Military Historic Sites-Siyu Eastern Fort".


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