Su'ao Fortress
Former fort in Su'ao, Yilan County, Taiwan
24°35′36.0″N 121°51′24.8″E / 24.593333°N 121.856889°E / 24.593333; 121.856889
The Su'ao Fortress (traditional Chinese: 蘇澳砲台; simplified Chinese: 苏澳炮台; pinyin: Sū'ào Pàotái) is a former fort in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, Taiwan.
History
In 1889, the French Empire attempted to invade Taiwan in Su'ao. The Qing Dynasty decided to build coastal forts and barracks to defend the area from the French.[1]
Architecture
The fort was built at an altitude of 200 meters.[1]
Transportation
The fort is accessible within walking distance east of Su'ao Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Paotaishan". SUAO Travel. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
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