Great South Gate, Historical gate in West Central District, Taiwan.
The Great South Gate is a fortification with a half-moon outer shape and an angled inner entrance built for defense. The structure sits within a park that contains remnants of the former city wall.
The gate was built in 1736 as one of originally 14 gates in Tainan's city wall and protected the settlement against external attacks. It experienced changes through different periods of the city's rule.
The park around the gate displays old cannons and stone markers that recall past battles. Visitors can observe traces of the original defensive wall still present in the area.
The gate stands near the Confucian temple and remains open 24 hours daily for visitors. The location is easy to reach on foot and offers free access to exhibits about city fortifications.
It is the only one of the four remaining gates in Tainan that still has a complete section of its original defensive wall. This preserved wall section makes it a valuable record of the historic fortification system.
Location: West Central District
Inception: 1736
GPS coordinates: 22.98690,120.20400
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47
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