Erkunshen Fort, formerly known as Anping Grand Cannon Fort, is colloquially referred to as Yizai Jincheng due to the inscription by Shen Baozhen above the entrance gate, which reads ‘Yizai Jincheng’. This fort is a modern Western-style cannon fort designed and constructed by the Frenchman Berthe. The original construction of the fort was modeled after Western geometric fortresses, featuring a square bastion-style fortification with protruding bastions for large cannons used for long-range attacks and concave walls for rifle teams to defend against close assaults. Later, to meet practical needs, five Armstrong muzzle-loading cannons were installed facing the sea, while the other sides were equipped with four twenty-pound and four forty-pound smaller cannons each. During World War II, the fort was damaged and left in ruins for a time. After recovery, it underwent extensive repairs and now presents its current appearance.
Today’s Yizai Jincheng, surrounded by a moat, is enveloped by lush trees and has been turned into a park with crisscrossing pathways. The fort attracts countless visitors with its spectacular gate and massive Armstrong cannons. The towering trees throughout the park allow visitors to leisurely appreciate historical stories and relics even during the hot midday sun. In addition to the replica ancient cannons, there is a commemorative bronze statue of Shen Baozhen, and the surrounding moat features swan boats and rowing boats available for rent to tourists. Since January 1998, the Armstrong cannons fire three rounds on the hour every holiday, attracting many visitors with their仿古 creative display. The entire site is open from 8:30 to 17:30 all year round, with specific business hours subject to daily conditions.Erkunshen Fort (Yizai Jincheng)
Erkunshen Fort, formerly known as Anping Grand Cannon Fort, is colloquially referred to as Yizai Jin[...]
