She Liao East Fort Introduction
- Attraction Introduction - Sheliao (also known as Dajilongyu, Sheliao Island, Peace Island) was originally an independent and secure island, inhabited by the Dajinlong community of the Ketagalan people. In 1626, it became the ruling center of the Spanish governorate in northern Taiwan, experiencing multiple destructions and reconstructions. After 1884, it became an important military outpost for the Qing Dynasty to guard Keelung Harbor. It wasn't until 1886 when Liu Mingchuan rebuilt the Sheliao Fort, which was later renovated by the Japanese and divided into the East Fort and West Fort. - Attraction Features - Sheliao, today’s Peace Island, saw the construction of coastal artillery by the Spanish governorate starting in 1626, with one of the main artillery locations corresponding to the current Sheliao West Fort. After 1642, the Sheliao area was occupied by the Dutch, the Zheng family, and the Qing Dynasty, until just before the Sino-French War when Liu Mingchuan once again established a fort here. However, the fort was incomplete when the war broke out. It was later rebuilt in 1886. During the Japanese occupation, in 1907, the Japanese government renovated the Sheliao Fort, dividing it into the East and West Forts. Today, remnants such as water storage tanks, command posts, machine gun bunkers, observation points, and ammunition depots can still be found. The fort utilized the valley and terrain to conceal barracks, providing a high level of concealment. - Recommended Activities - Take a leisurely stroll along the Sheliao East Fort Trail and embrace the history. From the Sheliao East Fort, to the east, you can view Bitou Cape, while to the west, you can see Yehliu Cape. You can also gaze into the distance at Keelung Islet, with Peace Island Park beneath your feet. Every step is a dialogue with nature and history.
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