Cigu Fort Introduction
The Qihou Fortress is located at the northernmost tip of Qijin Mountain in Qijin District. This site commands the entrance to Kaohsiung Harbor, making its geographical position strategic and historically significant as a military stronghold. During the early Qing Dynasty, troops were stationed here and a fortress was established. After the Mudanshe Incident in 1874, the Qing government, in response to strengthened maritime defense policies, built new-style fortresses at three locations: Qihou (middle position), Shaochuantou (lower position), and Chai Mountain (higher position), providing comprehensive protection for the safety of Kaohsiung Harbor.
