Hobe Fort (New Taipei City Tamsui Historical Museum) Introduction
When it comes to historical sites in Tamsui, do you only think of Fort San Domingo? In fact, a short 15-minute walk from Fort San Domingo leads to an ancient artillery fort. This coastal artillery fort, known as Huwei Fort, was built in 1886 under the leadership of Liu Mingchuan, the first governor of Taiwan at that time. It was once a military stronghold defending the Tamsui Harbor. Although the large cannons are no longer visible, the outer walls and remnants of the gun emplacements still reveal its significant position a century ago. It was officially designated as a national second-class historic site in 1985. The fort's elevated geographical location and sturdy materials create a magnificent stronghold, making it one of the best military fortifications for warfare and garrisoning in the 19th century, as well as an important naval defense facility during the modernization of Taiwan in the Qing Dynasty.
