Iron Fort
Former fort in Nangan, Lienchiang, Taiwan
26°08′29.5″N 119°55′14.7″E / 26.141528°N 119.920750°E / 26.141528; 119.920750
The Iron Fort (traditional Chinese: 鐵堡; simplified Chinese: 铁堡; pinyin: Tiě Bǎo) is a former fort in Ren'ai Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.
History
The fort was originally constructed as the training base for the amphibious forces.[1]
Architecture
The fort was constructed at the southern coast of Nangan Island on an offshore rock. The middle of the rock was excavated to form a tunnel which houses various military equipment and accommodation facilities.[2][3][4] The granite building is painted with camouflage paint.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ "Iron Fort". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Iron Fort". Lonely Planet. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Iron Fort". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Sightseeing". Matsu Nangan Airport. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Iron Fort (Tiebao)". Matsu National Scenic Area Administration. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Ren'ai Iron Fort". Liechiang County Government. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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