Xunfeng Fort

Kaohsiung Attractions

訓風砲台
訓風砲台

The Xunfeng Fort, located at the rear right side of Longshan Temple on Zhongshan Road, was an early fortress for the immigrants from Fujian and Guangdong and trade ships landing. It guarded the strategic river mouth of Fengshan Creek leading to Qianzhen, making it very important in terms of strategic positioning. Today, only the cannon platform remains.

Address:Shengli Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City 830

Xunfeng Fort Introduction

The Xunfeng Fort, located behind the Longshan Temple on Zhongshan Road, is a fortress that was established early on for defense against invasions and for the landing of trading ships from Fujian and Guangdong. It guards the critical entrance of the Fengshan River to the sea, making it strategically significant. Today, only the cannon platform remains. The walls of the fort are curved, primarily constructed of stone and pebbles. A carved inscription is embedded in the stone wall, flanked by mud sculptures of scrolls, adding an artistic atmosphere to the robust fort.

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