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Address No. 6號, Lianhai Rd, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 804 Hours Open today · Open 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesday(Qingming Festival)Open 24 hoursHours might differThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSuggest an edit Similar Cihou Fort, Kaohsiung Lighthouse, Former British Consulat, Kaohsiung Wude Hall, Chi Jin Mazu Temple | ||
The North Gate of Xiong Town or Syongjhen North Gate (Chinese: 雄鎮北門; pinyin: Xióng Zhèn Běimén) is a historical gate in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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History
The area was built in 1875 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan as a fort to protect the Takao Harbor. It was built during the same time as the construction of Qihou Fort. However, the canons have since been removed, with only arc-shaped gun mounts remaining.
Transportation
The gate is accessible within walking distance west of Sizihwan Station of Kaohsiung MRT.
References
North Gate of Xiong Town Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA