Wukongding Introduction
Located to the east of Chihma Village in Hsi-yu Township, on the high ground west of Chi Ma Wan's Donggang, the ruins of the Five-Hole Top Fort are situated on the hillside next to the Chi Ma Fishing Port. Named for the five hole-shaped openings in the stone walls of the fortress that allow a panoramic view of the harbor and surveillance of enemy movements, it is called the Five-Hole Top Fort. The fort was built in the 14th year of the Guangxu Era of the Qing Dynasty (1888 AD) by Wu Hongluo, the 90th naval commander stationed in Penghu, after he constructed Penghu City. Subsequently, five forts were built in Hsi-yu, with the Chi Ma Wan Fort being one of them. The site surrounds approximately 3,000 meters. The barracks (underground caves) are arranged in a curved shape following the mountain's contours, measuring about 50 meters. There are four square windows with five holes facing northwest for observing enemy activity in the inner harbor and outer sea. Each entrance and exit has a moat designed like steps for easier access. Today, the fort's structure has deteriorated, but the bunker remains intact and sturdy. A wooden boardwalk has been built at the foot of the mountain, allowing visitors to climb to the top, where a viewing pavilion offers a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Penghu Bay.
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