Wukongding Introduction
Located to the east of Chima Village in Xiyu Township, on the high ground west of Qima Bay and adjacent to Chima Fishing Port, the Five-Hole Fort is the remains of a fortress situated on a hillside. The name "Five-Hole" derives from the five openings in the stone walls of the fort used for the observation of the harbor and surveillance of enemy activities. The fort was built in the 14th year of the Guangxu era (1888) by Wu Hongluo, the 90th commander of the naval forces stationed in Penghu. After the construction of Penghu City, he built five forts in Xiyu, and the Qima Bay Fort was one of them. The site of the fortress measures approximately three thousand meters in circumference. The barracks (underground tunnels) are arranged in a curved shape along the mountain, extending about fifty meters. There are four rectangular windows facing northwest for a distant view of the port and sea for enemy detection. Each entrance has a trench designed like stairs for easy access. Today, the fort structure is in ruins, but the bunker remains intact and sturdy. At the foot of the mountain, a wooden plank path has been built for climbing to the top, and there is a pavilion beside it for enjoying the beautiful scenery of Penghu Bay.
Wukong Peak
