Wukongding Introduction
Located east of Chima Village in Xiyu Township, on the high ground west of Donggang in Chima Bay, the remains of the Five-Hole Battery are situated on the hillside next to Chima Fishing Port. The battery is named for the five openings in its stone walls that overlook the harbor and monitor enemy movements. The battery was constructed in the 14th year of the Guangxu era (1888 AD) by Wu Hongluo, the 90th commander of the navy stationed in Penghu, after the construction of Penghu City. It was subsequently built as one of the five batteries in Xiyu. The site covers an area of approximately 3,000 meters. The barracks (underground tunnels) are shaped in a curve, roughly 50 meters long. There are four square windows with openings facing northwest for distant observation of the inner harbor and open sea. Each entrance and exit has a moat designed as stairs for easy access. Today, the battery structure has fallen into disrepair, but the fort remains intact and sturdy. At the foot of the hill, a wooden boardwalk has been built to allow visitors to climb to the top, where a viewing pavilion offers a panoramic view of the beautiful Penghu Bay.
Five Holes Peak
