Wulu Fortress

Taitung Attractions

斑駁的砲身見證了一段血淚的抗日歷史

Following the winding Southern Cross-Island Highway, we arrive at the Wulu Indigenous Village. By following the signs and taking a small path, we reach the hidden Wulu Fort deep within the mountains. Two ancient cannons, over a century old, are positioned at a high point, offering a panoramic view of the vast Wulu Village, the Wulu Canyon, and the distant, undulating Central Mountain Range. The excellent vantage point and the weathered cannons bear witness to a poignant history of resistance against Japanese colonial rule. During the Japanese colonial period, in an effort to manage the dispersed Bunun tribes in the mountains, the Japanese authorities forcibly carried out confiscation of firearms and ammunition, leading to violent conflicts, with the Wulu Incident being the most representative case. In 1927, the Japanese opened the ancient Liangshan trail from Xinshi to Wulu, transporting Russian-made cannons captured during the Russo-Japanese War and constructing the Wulu Fort at a strategic location to suppress resistance from the Bunun tribes. At that time, forts were also established in nearby locations such as Sakur (Dalun) and Matingulu (Motian). After World War II ended and Japan's unconditional surrender, the forts in the other two locations no longer exist, leaving only these two centuries-old cannons behind Wulu Elementary School. Accompanied by beautiful scenery, they silently narrate the history of the Bunun people's struggle to defend their homeland.

Address：No. 957, Lianluo Rd, Wulu Village, Haiduan Township, Taitung County 957, Taiwan

Wulu Fortress Introduction

Following the winding Southern Cross-Island Highway, you will arrive at Wulu Village. Following the signs and along a small path, you will reach the hidden Wulu Battery deep within the mountains. Two hundred-year-old cannons are situated at a high point here, providing a panoramic view of the expansive Wulu Village, Wulu Gorge, and the distant rolling Central Mountain Range. The excellent visibility and weathered cannon bodies bear witness to a period rich in blood and tears of resistance against Japanese rule. During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese forced the centralization of the dispersed Bunun tribe in the mountains, managing and confiscating firearms and ammunition, which led to fierce conflicts, with the Wulu Incident being the most representative case. In 1927, the Japanese opened the ancient trail from Xinwu to Wulu for transporting Russian artillery captured during the Russo-Japanese War and built the Wulu Battery at a strategic height to suppress the resisting Bunun people. At that time, there were also batteries located nearby in Saku (Dalun) and Madiangulu (Motian). After World War II ended and Japan surrendered unconditionally, the other two batteries no longer existed, leaving only these two century-old cannons behind Wulu Elementary School, silently narrating the history of resistance of the Bunun tribe in defense of their homeland alongside the beautiful scenery.

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Wulu Fortress Travel Information

Address：No. 957, Lianluo Rd, Wulu Village, Haiduan Township, Taitung County 957, Taiwan

Remarks：1. When heading to Wulu Fortress, please remember to fill up on gas at Guanshan or Chishang to avoid getting stranded on the Southern Cross-Island Highway. 2. The area around Wulu Fortress is mostly a mountainous restricted zone, so it's advisable to carry identification in case of emergencies. 3. Nearby attractions include Wulu Gorge, Liukou Hot Springs, and Tianlong Suspension Bridge.

Other Nearby Attractions： Wulu Ancient Fort 、 Wulu Tribe 、 Wulu Gorge 、 Tianlong Suspension Bridge 、 Tianlong Ancient Trail 、 Liukou Hot Springs 、 Litao Village 、 Miaoli Mountain 、 Xinwulu Creek Conservation Area 、 New Wu Road Gorge