Lion Mountain Artillery Position Introduction
Shishan Artillery Position is located behind Shishan in the Shanhou Folk Culture Village. It is the only existing tunnel-type artillery position, also known as Zhendong Tunnel, which means "We will intimidate Jindong". The tunnel is 508 meters long, with an average height of 4.6 meters and a width of 3.6 meters, making it quite spacious. The tunnel was converted for tourism use in 2011 and is open for visitors to explore the internal combat rooms, storage rooms, artillery rooms, and bunkers. The walls are inscribed with motivational slogans and military training phrases, preserving the complete facilities of the position, especially the 8-inch howitzer that achieved great success during the 823 Artillery Battle, with a range of 17 kilometers and tremendous power, reflecting the severity of the conflict at that time. Now that the horrors of war are no more, the famous artillery demonstration at Shishan Artillery Position interprets the process of firing artillery in front of visitors. Although it may not be as intimidating as in the past, the powerful cadence and steps still leave a deep impression on the tourists. Artillery Drill Performance ◾️ There is no performance on Thursdays, with a total of six shows daily. On weekends and public holidays, an additional performance is added at 9:00 AM. ◾️ Performance times: Two shows in the morning: 10:00, 11:00; Four shows in the afternoon: 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30.
