SheTou Mountain Introduction
Located at the tip of Fenggui Peninsula, in 1622, the Dutch invaded and built the first Western-style fortress in Taiwan on Shetou Mountain due to trade needs. Since then, various fortifications have been constructed over the years, and today it still retains the monument for fallen French soldiers and many military relics. Shetou Mountain is located on a small peninsula protruding in the northern part of Fenggui, offering a view of the entireMagong City and Magong Inner Bay. Its shape resembles a snake's head, hence the name Shetou Mountain, and it is one of Taiwan's minor peaks. The peninsula opposite is shaped like a turtle's head, thus called Jinguaitou. All ships entering Magong Harbor must pass through here, and the saying "Linggui floats north, golden snake coils south" symbolizes the guardianship of Magong Harbor. Due to this geographical location, Shetou Mountain has many historical relics, such as the monument for fallen French soldiers established after numerous French troops died from epidemics following the French occupation of Penghu during the Qing-French War. There is also the memorial for the Japanese Navy ship Matsushima, which sank in Magong Harbor due to an ammunition depot explosion. Influenced by the northeast monsoon, most of the more than two hundred victims drifted to the northern shore, and a memorial was later established on Shetou Mountain for the Matsushima.
Shetou Mountain
SheTou Mountain
