Taku Forts, Military fortress in Tanggu District, China
The Taku Forts consist of four primary fortifications positioned at the Hai River estuary, featuring stone walls and multiple cannon placements throughout the structures.
The fortifications underwent significant expansion in 1841 following the First Opium War, growing to encompass five large forts, thirteen earthen batteries, and thirteen earthworks.
The fortress installations represent a crucial period of Chinese military architecture, demonstrating the response to Western naval technologies in the nineteenth century.
Visitors can reach the forts using public transportation from central Tianjin, with regular bus services stopping near the entrance of the historical complex.
The structures contained specialized gun emplacements reinforced with two feet of concrete and wooden supports, designed to withstand heavy artillery bombardment.
Location: Tanggu District
GPS coordinates: 38.97713,117.70530
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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