Lion Mountain Artillery Position Introduction
The Shishan Artillery Position is located behind the Shishan Mountain at the Shanhou Folk Culture Village. It is the only existing tunnel-type artillery position, also known as the Zhendong Tunnel, which means "famous in 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. In 2011, the tunnel was transformed for tourism use, allowing visitors to explore its internal combat rooms, storage rooms, ammunition rooms, and gun forts. The walls are engraved with motivational slogans and military training phrases, preserving the complete facilities of the position, particularly the 8-inch howitzer that achieved significant feats during the 823 Artillery Battle, with a firing range of 17 kilometers, showcasing the ferocity of the battle at that time. Now that the terror of war is no longer present, the famous artillery performance at the Shishan Artillery Position interprets the process of firing artillery shells for the tourists. Although it may not be as intimidating as in the past, the resounding responses and steps still leave a deep impression on the visitors. Artillery Performance: - The artillery performance is suspended every Thursday, with a total of six performances each day. An additional show is held at 9:00 AM on weekends and public holidays. - Performance times: - Morning: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - Afternoon: 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM.
