The Sino-French War Relic

This war memorial is a cemetery in Zhengsha with gravestones, monuments, and plaques honoring soldiers from the 1884-1885 conflict. The grounds include two sections: a French military cemetery and a National Heroes Monument remembering the fallen from both sides.

The cemetery was established in 1885 after an eight-month conflict between French forces and the Qing Dynasty ended over control of Vietnam. This war significantly shaped regional relationships between European and Asian powers during that period.

The site displays inscriptions in both French and Chinese, showing how European and Asian military histories met at this location. Walking through the grounds, visitors see how two cultures marked this place to remember their fallen.

The memorial sits on a hillside outside the town center and requires a walk uphill after arriving by local bus. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time for the climb to reach and explore the grounds.

The site stands out for combining a French military cemetery with a memorial bearing inscriptions in two languages. It is uncommon to find two such different monuments in one place in Taiwan, both remembering the same conflict.

Location: Zhengsha Village

Inception: 1885

GPS coordinates: 25.14079,121.75769

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48