Takao fortess, Military fort in Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Takao Fortress is a military fort located in Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It contains multiple sections including fortified barracks, a rectangular defensive courtyard, and an entrance gate designed by British engineer H. W. Harwood.
The fortress was constructed in 1720 under the Qing Dynasty as a defensive installation. It received Armstrong guns in 1880 to strengthen protection of Kaohsiung Harbor.
The fort displays traditional Chinese architectural features with red-tiled roofs and inscriptions visible throughout its corridors. Visitors can observe these elements while walking through the different sections of the structure.
The fort sits on Cihou Mountain and remains open every day of the week for visitors. It connects to several hiking trails that allow for extended exploration of the surrounding area.
The fortress walls display pairs of Chinese characters alongside bat depictions in the corners. These patterns repeat throughout the ramparts and staircases of the structure.
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