Siyu Western Fort

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Siyu Western Fort
西嶼西臺
File:西嶼西臺 澎湖縣 國定古蹟關塞 Venation 4.JPG
General information
Type Former fort
Location Siyu, Penghu, Taiwan
Technical details
Floor area 8 hectares

The Siyu Western Fort (Chinese: 西嶼西臺; pinyin: Xīyǔ Xītái) is a former fort in Wai'an Village, Siyu Township, Penghu, Taiwan.[1]

History

The fort was inscribed by Li Hong-chang.

Architecture

The fort was constructed on basalt terrain and has the same height to the surrounding ground. It is fully surrounded by solid walls in all directions and has four cannons inside. There are many arches stretching to all directions.

See also

References

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