Shun Cheng Gate Introduction
Magong City, also known as "Penghu City" and "Guangxu City," is the last official city built in Taiwan. During the Sino-French War, Penghu was easily captured by French forces. After the treaty, Liu Mingchuan, the Governor of Taiwan, and Yang Changjun, the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, discussed defense measures and deemed it necessary to construct a military defensive city in Penghu. Thus, it was supervised by Wu Hongluo, the then Penghu General, and completed in the 15th year of Guangxu (1889). Magong City features six gates: Chaoyang Gate (East Gate, demolished), Jixu Gate (South Gate, demolished), Gongchen Gate (North Gate, demolished), Yingxun Gate (South Gate, demolished), Daxi Gate (now Zhongxing Gate), and Shuncheng Gate, which are the only remaining ruins of Magong City (a designated historic site). If you want to enjoy a beautiful view of Magong Harbor, climbing the enemy tower of Shuncheng Gate is a great choice!
Aerial view of Shun Cheng Gate - Chen Jianzhong
Shun Cheng Gate - Tsai Chih-Jen
