She Tou Mountain Introduction
Located at the northern tip of Fenggui Peninsula, in 1622, the Dutch invaded and built the first Western-style fortress in Taiwan on Shetou Mountain due to trade demands. Many fortifications have been constructed during various periods, and remnants of military history remain, including a memorial for fallen French soldiers and various military ruins. Shetou Mountain is situated on a small peninsula protruding from the northern side of Fenggui Village, allowing a panoramic view of the entire Magong City and Magong Inner Harbor. Its shape resembles a snake's head, hence the name Shetou Mountain, which is one of the minor peaks in Taiwan. The opposite peninsula is shaped like a turtle's head and is called Jinguaitou. All vessels entering Magong Harbor must pass through this area, symbolically represented as "The Divine Turtle floats north, while the Golden Snake coils south," guarding Magong Harbor together. Due to its geographical significance, Shetou Mountain has numerous historical sites, such as the memorial established after the Qing-French War, where hundreds of French soldiers died in Penghu due to disease following their occupation. Additionally, during the Japanese colonial period, the sinking of the Japanese Navy ship Matsushima due to an ammunition explosion in Magong Harbor led to over two hundred victims being washed ashore to the northern coast, prompting the establishment of a memorial for the Matsushima victims at Shetou Mountain.
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