Fort Gonhua Scenic Area Introduction
The Fort Mountain Scenic Area is located in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, situated beside the Suhua Highway in a hilly area with an elevation of about 200 meters. This elevated terrain is an important site where historical relics and natural scenery come together. In earlier years, it was a contested area vital for military strategy. In the 15th year of the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1889), in response to external threats to the Su'ao region, the Qing court established two coastal defense fortifications here and built barracks to prevent French invasion, making it a crucial stronghold for the Su'ao garrison during the Franco-Chinese War, endowed with profound historical significance.
