Little South Gate of Taipei City, City gate in Zhongzheng District, Taiwan.
The Little South Gate is a city gate in Zhongzheng featuring traditional Chinese architectural elements, including carved stonework and wooden roof structures spanning two levels. The structure preserves details such as archways and masonry typical of the fortification system.
The gate was built in 1884 as part of the five-kilometer city wall system during the Qing Dynasty's rule of Taiwan. It was one of the original five entry points into the walled settlement.
The gate was one of five entry points that controlled access to the old walled city of Taipei, showing how people entered and exited the historic settlement. It reflects the role these checkpoints played in organizing daily life at the city's perimeter.
The gate is located near exit 1 of Xiaonanmen Station, making it easy for visitors to reach. It sits in the city center and is well-connected to other historical sites.
Unlike other city gates that were modified over the years, this one retained its original features from when it was first built. This makes it a rare example of 19th-century construction methods.
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