Anping Small Fort

Coordinates: 22°59′58.3″N 120°09′30.9″E / 22.999528°N 120.158583°E / 22.999528; 120.158583

Anping Small Fort
安平小砲臺
General information
Type Former fort
Location Anping, Tainan, Taiwan
Completed 1841

The Anping Small Fort (Chinese: 安平小砲臺; pinyin: Ānpíng Xiǎo Pàotái) is a former fort in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan.[1]

History

The fort was built to prevent the invasion from British Empire during the Opium War. It was built by Yao Ying (Chinese: 姚瑩) in 1841.[2]

Architecture

The fort represents the latest period of Chinese old style.

Opening time

The fort is open everyday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. free of charge.

See also

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References


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