Shun Cheng Gate Introduction
Magong City, also known as "Penghu City" or "Guangxu City," is the last official fortress built in Taiwan. During the Sino-French War, Penghu was easily captured by French troops. After the peace treaty, Governor Liu Mingchuan of Taiwan and Governor Yang Changjun of Fujian and Zhejiang discussed defense matters and deemed it necessary to construct a fortress for military defense in Penghu. Therefore, it was supervised by the then Penghu garrison commander, Wu Hongluo, and completed in the 15th year of Guangxu (1889). Magong City had six gates: Chaoyang Gate (East Gate, demolished), Jixu Gate (Minor 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). Climbing the enemy tower of Shuncheng Gate is a great choice if you wish to enjoy the beautiful view of Magong Harbor!
Aerial view of Shun Cheng Men - Chen Jianzhong
Shun Cheng Gate - Tsai Chih-Jen
