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.
| Su'ao Fortress | |
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蘇澳砲台 | |
| Su'ao, Yilan County, Taiwan | |
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  Su'ao Fortress Taiwan | |
| Coordinates | 24°35′36.0″N 121°51′24.8″E / 24.593333°N 121.856889°E |
| Type | fort |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1889 |
History edit
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 edit
The fort was built at an altitude of 200 meters.[1]
Transportation edit
The fort is accessible within walking distance east of Su'ao Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Paotaishan". SUAO Travel. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
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