Fengguiwei Fort, Dutch colonial fort in Magong, Taiwan
Fengguiwei Fort is a Dutch colonial fortress located on a peninsula across from Magong in the Penghu Islands. The structure features square walls of about 55 meters on each side with defensive bastions positioned at each of the four corners.
The fortress was built in December 1622 by the Dutch East India Company to control maritime trade routes in East Asia. It represented part of a wider strategy to establish European commercial networks throughout the region.
The name Fengguiwei refers to the shape of the peninsula, literally meaning "turtle tail" in Chinese. Today, locals and visitors alike respect this landmark as a symbol of the region's layered past and its connection to maritime heritage.
Access to the site is provided through guided tours departing from central Magong, offering an organized way to explore the grounds. Being located on a peninsula, visitors should be aware that weather conditions can sometimes affect accessibility.
The fort's walls used different materials, with the southwest side reinforced with stone while the other three sides were built from wood. This mix of materials reveals how builders adapted their construction methods to work with local conditions and available resources.
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