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 | |
| 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.
References
- "Paotaishan". SUAO Travel. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Su'ao Fortress. |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.