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 | |
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蘇澳砲台 | |
Su'ao, Yilan County, Taiwan | |
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Coordinates | 24°35′36.0″N 121°51′24.8″E |
Type | Fort |
Site history | |
Built | 1889 |
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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References
- "Paotaishan". SUAO Travel. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
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