Amstron Fort

Keelung Attractions

Armstrong Cannon
Armstrong Cannon

Amstron Fort Introduction

Located in the Yingcheng Park, it has been preserved since the period of Liu Ming-chuan during the Qing Dynasty and the Japanese colonial era. It is 5.55 meters long, weighs 12 tons, has a bore diameter of 8 inches, and an effective range of 5 kilometers. Manufactured in the UK, it is currently the only surviving large true cannon. ※ For more details, please see the National Cultural Heritage website on the Armstrong 8-inch RML gun.

Rear of the Armstrong Cannon Rear of the Armstrong Cannon

Amstron Fort Travel Information

Transportation Methods:1. Take Keelung City bus No. 107, 202, or 203, and get off at "Ministry of Health and Welfare Keelung Hospital". You can go up via the stairs from the Zhongzheng Park archway, or walk up from Xinyi Road and Shoushan Road, passing through Zhongzheng Park, to reach the destination in about 15 minutes. 2. Take Keelung City bus No. 204 and get off at "Stadium". Walk along Shoushan Road for about 10 minutes to reach the destination. 3. Take the T99 Coastal Qiji line and get off at "Ershawan Fort (Haimen Defensive Line)".


Parking Information:Street parking


Tickets:Free admission


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