Eternal Golden Castle
Eternal Golden Castle
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Neighborhood: Anping District/ Annan District
Anping District is the area first developed in Taiwan. It is also the key to Taiwan’s involvement in the international community. The two famous historic monuments, Anping Fort (a.k.a. Fort Zeelandia) and Eternal Golden Castle leave behind them the traces of international trade made by various countries. Another historic monument that stands the test of time is Tree House, in which beautiful stories were created along with the running water in the canal in the course of history.
The National Museum of Taiwan History in the form of green building stands in Annan District. Next to the coastal Cihcao Dajhong Temple is the amazingly gorgeous green tunnel formed by mangroves. Moving slowly in the river course on a pipe raft, you will be greeted by hermit crabs and mudskippers. The sunlight glitters in the woods. This will be like a tranquil journey in the no-man Amazon. What comes next is Luermen River estuary. People can enjoy the beautiful sunset in the Natural Defence of the Capital and also visit the one and only temple which has two barefooted door gods of foreign descent, guarding General Jheng Chengkong, making the trip to Tainan full of stories and mysteries.
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Andrey
Cambridge, UK15 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Won't recommend this, until you've already seen other places in Tainan. Just a small area surrounded with walls and several cannons inside.
Written April 1, 2019
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gimshengl
Singapore14 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
This is just a small but well maintained fort. There's nothing much to see except the fortress and some cannons but it's also a nice place to have a stroll especially now in November, the weather is beautiful. The toilet here is excellent, clean and has toilet paper so that makes a big difference to me. Much appreciated!
Written November 2, 2017
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Danny U
Tainan64 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
The outside gate in the picture above is probably the most interesting part of the castle. The show of the guards shooting the canon is kind of hoaky. Definitely not a must see attraction.
Written September 9, 2015
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Paul Y
Hong Kong, China198 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
It is a small castle safeguarded the frontal area of Tainan against the invasions. You can take many beautiful photos and have a nice walk. It is located in the Anping area where many historic attractions are worth to be visited.
Written June 14, 2021
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,179 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
A well maintained historic spot.
Being the first western style fort in Taiwan, the Eternal Golden Castle was built to resist the Japanese troops who invaded Taiwan in 1874. It was a progress toward modernization of Taiwanese coastguard military defense.
To me, it is much better than the An-ping Fort (a fake historic architectural built during the period of Japanese occupation) and the Chih-kan Tower (reconstructed historic spot, it has not been the original Fort Provintia)
Though not a place of fun, It is a good place of historic interest, nostalgia,…… and meditation.
Being the first western style fort in Taiwan, the Eternal Golden Castle was built to resist the Japanese troops who invaded Taiwan in 1874. It was a progress toward modernization of Taiwanese coastguard military defense.
To me, it is much better than the An-ping Fort (a fake historic architectural built during the period of Japanese occupation) and the Chih-kan Tower (reconstructed historic spot, it has not been the original Fort Provintia)
Though not a place of fun, It is a good place of historic interest, nostalgia,…… and meditation.
Written July 22, 2013
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Mickster68
Sydney, Australia23 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
As of typical of majority historical site in Taiwan this one is just as bad.
This site has rich history and is one of the most historical buildings in Taiwan but the site is not well kept. The preservation is well below world standards. Refurbishment is sub standard and does not pay any homage or sympathetic to it's environment nor use of material. The drawings of the original building looks amazing but it's hardly recognisable now.
Rather disappointed. With such rich history it's such a pity the Taiwan government does not employ professional heritage restorers to keep this place as close to the original as possible.
What happened to the land claim ? As I can see the entire area was surrounded by the sea but yet there was no mention of when that happened? That basically destroyed the entire aspect of the site.
This site has rich history and is one of the most historical buildings in Taiwan but the site is not well kept. The preservation is well below world standards. Refurbishment is sub standard and does not pay any homage or sympathetic to it's environment nor use of material. The drawings of the original building looks amazing but it's hardly recognisable now.
Rather disappointed. With such rich history it's such a pity the Taiwan government does not employ professional heritage restorers to keep this place as close to the original as possible.
What happened to the land claim ? As I can see the entire area was surrounded by the sea but yet there was no mention of when that happened? That basically destroyed the entire aspect of the site.
Written February 2, 2017
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Devon
Toronto, Canada104 contributions
On the tourist path, its a place to see an old fort. Don't expect any gold. Its best to walk around this area and see the local culture. There is a battleship nearby that you can check out.
Written March 6, 2013
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Austin, Canada53,652 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
It is out of he way and offers nothing special. Hard to get a taxi from there after. We regretted walking all the way there from Anping.
Written December 5, 2011
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resa n
13 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
I came here with my friends, hoping that we able to learn Taiwan history and beautiful surroundings.
But, we were disappointed. Basically, it's just a training camp.
That's it.
There's no explanation or whatever.
But, we were disappointed. Basically, it's just a training camp.
That's it.
There's no explanation or whatever.
Written July 31, 2015
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Jessica
Taipei, Taiwan220 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
It's on the tour bus route... It was alright.
50 NT to get in and look around. It's pretty inside but there really isn't much to look at. We saw a group of men dressed in period clothing doing a cannon firing. Wasn't bad
50 NT to get in and look around. It's pretty inside but there really isn't much to look at. We saw a group of men dressed in period clothing doing a cannon firing. Wasn't bad
Written March 22, 2014
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