North Gate of Xiong Town
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| North Gate of Xiong Town | |
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雄鎮北門 | |
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 Interactive map of the North Gate of Xiong Town area | |
| General information | |
| Type | gate |
| Location | Gushan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°37′03.3″N 120°15′59.3″E / 22.617583°N 120.266472°E |
| Completed | 1875 |
The North Gate of Xiong Town (simplified Chinese: 雄镇北门; traditional Chinese: 雄鎮北門; pinyin: Xióngzhèn Běimén), also known as Syongjhen North Gate, is a historic gate in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The site was constructed in 1875 by the military of the Qing dynasty as part of a coastal defense system protecting Takao Harbor. It was built during the same period as Qihou Fort.
In 1895, following the First Sino-Japanese War, the fort was engaged by Japanese naval forces and subsequently captured. During the period of Japanese rule, the original cannons were removed, leaving only the arc-shaped gun mounts.[1]
After 1945, control of Taiwan was transferred to the Republic of China, and the site was used as military barracks and a signal station. In 1985, military use ceased, and the site was designated as a Grade III heritage site by the Kaohsiung City Government. In 1992, it was opened to the public as a historical attraction. In 2022, restoration work was carried out by the Kaohsiung cultural authorities, and the site was reopened.
Transportation
The gate is accessible within walking distance west of Hamasen station on the Kaohsiung MRT.
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