Shaochuantou Mountain Fort (Sizihwan) Introduction
The trail to the bunker entrance is about 50 meters long and follows a zigzag pattern. The viewing platform is built around a World War II-era machine gun bunker, showcasing great creativity, accommodating approximately 40 people. It offers a distant view of the British Consulate Cultural Park's hillside residence and allows you to enjoy the scenery of Shoushan nearby, while providing views of the 85 Sky Tower, Kaohsiung Port, and Cijin Island in the distance. You can also overlook the architectural landscape of the old and new areas of Hamasen, feel the sea breeze of Xiziwan, and immerse yourself in the taste of history. The viewing platform and trail are equipped with lighting, offering a unique experience of watching the sunset over the harbor in the evening. "Shoutou Mountain" is commonly known as "Jialongzai Mountain," with an elevation of 25 meters. The bunker on Shoutou Mountain is believed to have been built during the Japanese occupation in 1944, towards the end of the Pacific War, approximately at the same time as the anti-aircraft gun emplacements on the Shiwaniro Trail. Due to its long period of disuse, it had fallen into abandonment within the mountains. The Kaohsiung City Government's Tourism Bureau has made efforts to develop this military tourism site, and after two years of planning and construction, the long-buried historical remnants have been revived. You can access the trail from the small park opposite Alley 30, Anchuan Street in Gushan District, and it takes less than a minute to reach by following the scenic path towards the British Consulate.
