Wukongding Introduction
Located in the east of Chihma Village, Xiyu Township, near the high ground west of Chi Ma Bay Fishing Port, the remnants of the Five Hole Top Battery are situated on the hillside next to Chihma Fishing Port. Named for the five hole-shaped openings in the stone walls of the fortress used for bird's-eye views of the harbor and monitoring enemy activity, it is called the Five Hole Top Battery. The battery was built in the 14th year of the Guangxu era (1888) by Wu Hongluo, the 90th naval commander stationed in Penghu, who oversaw the construction of Penghu City and later built five batteries in Xiyu, with the Chi Ma Bay Battery being one of them. The site of the castle covers an area of about three thousand meters. The barracks (underground cave) follow the natural slope of the mountain and form a winding shape of about fifty meters. On the northwest side, there are square windows with five holes for long-distance observation of enemy activity in the inner harbor and open sea. There are trenches at both the front and rear entrances designed like steps to facilitate access. Today, while the battery construction has deteriorated, the fortress remains intact and sturdy. A wooden walkway has been built at the foot of the mountain, allowing visitors to climb to the top, where there is a pavilion for sea viewing, offering a beautiful view of Penghu Bay.
Wukong Peak
