The Path of Seeing the City Introduction
Zuoying was the administrative center of Kaohsiung during the early Qing Dynasty and is also Taiwan's first earthen city. It was breached during the Lin Shuangwen Incident, leading to the establishment of a new city in the present-day Fengshan, while Zuoying is referred to as the old city. In 1826, Zuoying was rebuilt as a stone city, and it is now the best-preserved city fortification in Kaohsiung, with the North Gate, East Gate, South Gate, and several hundred meters of city walls still remaining. The "See City" project has excavated and restored the remnants of Zuoying City, and established pathways that connect historical sites. The "See City Path" starts from the See City Pavilion and is constructed in the form of an elevated walkway along the old stone city, linking the existing trails of Dashu and Xiaoguishan, effectively reconnecting the two mountains that were divided by Shengli Road, and ultimately reaching the North Gate, with a total length of 770 meters. The Guishan Viewing Platform, which is adjacent to the southern bank of Lianchi Pond, offers views of well-known attractions such as the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Spring and Autumn Pavilions, Yuan Emperor Temple, and Banping Mountain. The design of the "See City Path" aims to blend with the existing landscape, simulating the original city wall in terms of color, form, and height, thus recreating the historical space. Red lanterns hang below the elevated walkway, and as night falls, visitors can stroll along the beautifully lit "See City Path," experiencing the historical depth of Kaohsiung.
