Magu Gold Turtle Head Lighthouse Introduction
The Jin Gui Tou Fort is located on the extreme west of Magong Peninsula, which is on the western side of Penghu Island, just outside the southwest gate of Magong City, on the southwestern slope of Gui Tou Mountain, facing towards She Tou Mountain of Da Shan Yu, previously known as "Snake Head". It guards the entrance to Magong Harbor; it was built in 1887 by General Wu Hongluo, equipped with one each of 7-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch Armstrong rifled cannons. Along with the Western Forts of Xiyu and Dongtai, it is one of the most powerful forts in all of Penghu. This fort is one of nine forts newly constructed by Liu Mingchuan and was not only built concurrently with the Western Forts but is also the most important among the four forts at that time, hence it holds exceptional historical value. The vaulted barracks are the main architectural style of the Jin Gui Tou Fort and a characteristic of the forts in the Penghu region. Today, the surrounding earthen walls, fortifications, base of the battlements, and the entrance archway of Jin Gui Tou Fort are all well-preserved, with the earthen walls built using the renowned basalt of Penghu, bonded with cement as a connecting material. The smoke of battle has long dissipated with the passage of time; the Jin Gui Tou Fort, filled with the marks of years, has now been restored and welcomes visitors with its ancient stories and new face. It was opened to the public on April 26, 2017. Nearby historical sites such as the former residence of Pan Anbang, Tianhou Temple, Shuncheng Gate, and Duxing Village are also worth a visit, making it an unmissable spot for those who love cultural heritage. The Jin Gui Tou Fort, resembling a small peninsula, carries an air of antiquity, and in the evening, it shines with a soft glow under the setting sun, making it a perfect place to enjoy the beauty of dusk. (Image source: Penghu County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau)
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