Su'ao Fortress

The Su'ao Fortress (Chinese: 蘇澳砲台; pinyin: Sū'ào Pàotái) is a former fort in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, Taiwan.

Su'ao Fortress
蘇澳砲台
Su'ao, Yilan County, Taiwan
Su'ao Fortress
Taiwan
Coordinates24°35′36.0″N 121°51′24.8″E
TypeFort
Site history
Built1889

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.

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See also

References
  1. "Paotaishan". SUAO Travel. Retrieved 2 October 2019.


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