Anping Small Fort, Military fort in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan.
Anping Small Fort is a coastal defense structure built with stone walls and includes old lookout positions near the water in Anping. The site still shows the walls and defensive features shaped by different periods of occupation.
The fort began in 1841 during the Opium War as a defense against possible attacks on Taiwan's coast. Later it was updated by the Republic of China government with new military structures added to the site.
This place served as a key point in Taiwan's coastal defense system and shows how people built fortifications to protect their shores during different periods. Visitors can see the construction methods and remains from multiple military occupations layered throughout the site.
The fort is located in the Anping area and is best reached on foot while walking through the historic district. There are no major obstacles to exploring, and the area has many other nearby attractions within walking distance.
A bunker from 1949 is integrated into the older walls and shows how the site was used across different time periods. This layering of old and new military structures tells Taiwan's story in an unexpected way.
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