Hulishan Fort

There is a military strategist in every boy. When we got off the bus at Hulishan Fort, we saw that there was still time before the 4 o'clock show, so we went to the beach to play for a while. As soon as we entered Hulishan Fort, my son was attracted by the various forts.

The treasure of the store is a super huge German-made cannon. Its shockingness cannot be expressed in photos. If you have the chance, go and see it in person.

The Qing soldiers’ performance at the Hulishan Fort was not very exciting, but my son was still very interested and even took a photo with the performers at the end.

I had read in the guide that someone would stop you near the Fort Scenic Area and tell you that there was no show, and then take you somewhere else. As expected, we met two groups of people. We arrived at the Fort a little after 9 o'clock, and both groups told us that there was no show in the morning, but in the afternoon. Fortunately, I had clearly checked that there was a show at 10 o'clock in the morning, so I ignored them. If I hadn't read the guide beforehand, I would definitely ask them for the truth.

There will be one show at 10 a.m. and one at 4 p.m.

The Hulishan Scenic Area is quite substantial and fun, and worth the price of the ticket.

At about 9:40, we went to take seats near the stage. The performance was quite good. A group of tall young men performed with drums and waving flags. It was quite imposing and not as lazy as described in other travel notes. I guess it was because it’s not that hot in winter?

Hulishan Fort is located on the southeastern promontory of Xiamen Island, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. It is adjacent to Xiamen University Park and surrounded by the sea on three sides. Hulishan Fort was built in the 20th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty. It has a total area of ​​more than 70,000 square meters, with a castle area of ​​13,000 square meters. It is divided into a battle area, a barracks area and a back mountain area. The structure of the fort is semi-bunker and semi-walled. It has a European style and the architectural charm of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in my country. It was historically known as the "Gateway to Fujian and the Key to the South of the World". The most famous item on Hulishan Fort is a 28-cm (280 mm) Krupp cannon purchased from the Krupp Arsenal in Germany in 1893. It is well preserved and has an effective range of up to 16,000 meters (the longest range is 19,760 meters). It cost 100,000 taels of silver to purchase (including shipping and insurance). The fort was equipped with the best equipment at that time, especially two 280mm caliber, 360-degree firing angle, 13.13-meter-long, 50-ton Krupp cannons as the main guns. The caliber is 280mm, the weight is 87 tons, the length is 13.9 meters, the elevation angle can reach 30 degrees, the diameter of the wheel gauge is 7.36 meters, the height is 4.6 meters, the width is 5.29 meters, it can rotate 360 ​​degrees, the effective range is 19,760 meters, and it can fire 1-2 shells per minute. It is extremely powerful and is the largest existing coastal gun in the world. The Krupp cannon, known as the "King of Guns", is "the oldest and largest 19th-century coastal gun still preserved in its original location in the world" and is listed in the "2000 Guinness World Records". In the "Great Steelmaking Movement" in 1958, the cannons of the West Fort were demolished, and now only one cannon and two guard guns of the East Fort remain.

The most famous cannon in the fort is a Krupp cannon bought from the German Krupp factory in 1893. This cannon sank the Japanese warship Ruozhu in 1937. This was the first time that a Japanese warship was sunk in the Chinese theater. The Krupp cannon was only used once in actual combat and was never used again. There were originally two such cannons. The Japanese wanted to take the cannons back to Japan but could not dismantle them, so they did not take them away. However, during the Great Leap Forward, one cannon was unfortunately destroyed by steelmaking, leaving only this one.

There were not many people at Hulishan Fort at around 4pm, and it was even quieter after the rain. It was a far cry from the huge crowds of people watching the cannon firing performances in the past. During the closed-door Ming Dynasty, there were many guard posts distributed along China's long coastline to defend against enemies from overseas. Hulishan Fort was one of the six major forts and the only well-preserved site.

This may be one of the few paid attractions on the ring road around the island. The 25 yuan ticket is really not expensive, and children can get it at half price, so it is really worth the money.

The scenic area is not particularly large, but the greenery is very good. There are many cannons left over from the past, and a large banyan tree can be seen here. From the cannon platform, you can see the islands of Kinmen County across the sea, and you can see Taiwan across the sea.

Hulishan Fort is located on the southeastern cape of Xiamen Island, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. It is adjacent to the Xiamen University campus and surrounded by the sea on three sides. The scenic area is a national cultural relic protection unit and a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

Hulishan Fort was built in the 20th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty. It covers a total area of ​​more than 70,000 square meters, with a castle area of ​​13,000 square meters. It is divided into a battlefield area, a barracks area and a back mountain area. The fort structure is semi-bunker and semi-city wall. It has a European style and the architectural charm of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in my country. It has been historically known as the "Gateway to Fujian and the Key to the South."

The Hulishan Fort was much more interesting than I thought. It was also quite large and took more than an hour and a half to visit. There were two theaters inside, one about the war against Taiwan and the other about the history of the Krupp family. I was very interested in both.

There is a coastal trail to the right of Hulishan Fort. After walking for about fifteen minutes, you will reach its starting point.

We first visited the cannons. The history of the bombardment was sad and a bit heavy. The Red Cannon Qing soldiers' drills normally have one performance each morning and afternoon. If there are holidays, there will be additional performances. Please consult the ticket office of the scenic spot for details. This performance is still worth seeing, especially the last part, where there is real firing of cannons. Of course, the shells are definitely not live ammunition. This performance is still very intuitive for children, and it is more vivid than just visiting.

The best preserved coastal defense fortress overlooks the Baicheng Beach (very suitable when the weather is good, the scenery is also very good~). The park displays various types of artillery made in Germany and red cannons from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Among Xiamen's famous attractions, Hulishan Fort is one of them. During the Opium War, Xiamen Island was once captured by the British army. In particular, in the 1841 Anti-British Defense War, the Xiamen Port Fortress represented by Shibi Fort was destroyed by the British army. The issue of strengthening southeastern defense further attracted the attention of the government. In order to strengthen coastal defense, the Qing government decided to build a new fort on Xiamen Island.

History is the past that cannot be changed, but for the present, we can only remember and learn from the protection of our ancestors. At this moment, we are in the place where cannons were used to fight for victory. This place symbolizes courage and tenacity, and commemorates the warriors who once fought to defend their homeland. Pay tribute to those brave predecessors, remember this history, and cherish the hard-won peace.

The fort was first built in the Ming Dynasty, and was rebuilt and expanded many times in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. It is an important defensive fortification against foreign invasions. With the explanation of the tour guide, we learned that Huli Fort had witnessed many wars and bitter history, and it is full of a heavy historical atmosphere.

Hulishan Fort, a product of the modern Westernization Movement, took five years to build.

I thought it was just an artillery battery, but I didn't expect that in addition to the artillery display, there were also ammunition depots, combat command halls, barracks, etc. Always when I thought I had finished my tour, I discovered a new place.

Due to the epidemic, the performances at the Hulishan Fort have been suspended and it is unknown when they will resume.

The ring road around Nanputuo Temple and Hulishan Fort is almost on the same line, so you can go sightseeing together.

Hulishan Fort is one of the scenic spots on Xiamen Ring Road. The Krupp Cannon is the oldest and largest 19th century coastal cannon preserved in its original location in the world. The scenery in the scenic area is also very good.

Hulishan Fort is located on the protruding headland at the southeast end of Xiamen, with a total area of ​​more than 70,000 square meters and a castle area of ​​more than 13,000 square meters. The fort structure is semi-bunker and semi-city wall, with architectural styles of Europe and my country's Ming and Qing dynasties.

It is said to be the only Krupp cannon in the world, weighing 70 or 80 tons. The tour guide said that Germany wanted to buy it back before, and we jokingly replied: Exchange it for an equal weight of gold.

You can also overlook Kinmen Island, which is definitely worth a visit.

If you are interested in the history of coastal defense and military when you come to Xiamen, you definitely cannot miss the Xiamen Hulishan Fort.

Hulishan Cannon is located in Siming District, Xiamen City. It is a product of China's Westernization Movement and has been known as the "Gateway to Fujian and Key to the South" in history.

It is said that the world's largest existing shore-based Krupp cannon is preserved here. It was able to use shore artillery to hit the Japanese warships in the middle, which is also a good story. The main purpose is to see this, and other small cannons can be skipped. There is also a very lush banyan tree at the location of the volunteer service station. The middle is relatively empty, and the surroundings are densely covered, like a single tree forming a forest.

Hulishan is the front line to fight against foreign invaders. It is extremely important. So there are cannons deployed for defense.

Visit the Hulishan Fort, the world's oldest and largest extant 19th century coastal artillery

The performance of the Qing army's artillery firing at Hulishan was very impressive and will always be remembered.

On the beach, you can see far from the top. It is a good place for walking.

Hulishan Fort actually feels great. Thinking about that unforgettable history makes me cherish my current life more.

The scenic area is not big, and the main thing is to listen to the history. It is best to find a tour guide to explain, otherwise it will be boring. There are also performances, so you can pay attention to the schedule.

I came to Xiamen for the first time with my bestie in January 2013. There happened to be a marathon race in Zengcuo'an that day, so we had to embark on a hiking trip. We walked from Zengcuo'an to Huli Mountain, and then to Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University in one day.

My son insisted on going to see the cannon first, so I had no choice but to follow him.

But there were a lot of people that day, it was very crowded. There were also a lot of people at Hulishan Fort, and there were people everywhere, which affected the mood of the tour. I just took a few photos with my children and left.

Hulishan Fort is actually a very small tourist attraction. It mainly exhibits various forts and you can also watch the Qing soldiers' artillery performances. Most of the other materials are text and video materials, including the history of cannons, the confrontation between Fujian and Kinmen in the past, etc. Friends who like history can come here to take a look, they will definitely gain something.

The ticket price is so cheap but there are many things to see, the scenery is also very beautiful, and there are videos introducing the history. When I went there, I happened to meet a tour guide leading a group, so I went to listen to the explanation, which was really wonderful. There was also a Qing soldier drill at 10 o'clock in the morning, which was very interesting. After the end, I could take photos with the generals and soldiers.

You can scan WeChat at the door to buy tickets, it seems to be 25 yuan per person, after buying there is a QR code, scan it and go in. There are many cannons and cannons inside, there is a photo wall telling the history of that time, and there are old movies in the air-raid shelter. Everyone sits on a long bench and watches quietly. The most interesting thing is the red cannon Qing soldiers drill, recreating a step of firing at that time, and there are sound effects. Every beat of the drum hits our hearts, which is very exciting. In the end, a cannon was really fired.

There is also an observation tower in the park. You can scan the QR code to pay and use the telescope on it to see the distant sea scenery. Below the observation tower is a beach. We decided to go to Xiabai Beach for some fun. Our photography skills are not good. We kept taking pictures until the sun went down, but we still didn’t take any satisfactory pictures. The wind was quite strong at night, and I was not wearing enough, so my teeth were chattering.

The Hulishan Fort was built by the Qing government to strengthen the defense of the southeast coast. Two Krupp cannons purchased from Germany were installed in the fort. One cannon is still well preserved. You must go and see it when you come to Xiamen. There are not many cannons of this size left.

Hulishan Fort was built during the reign of Emperor Guangxu and is a product of the Westernization Movement. It is very close to Xiamen University and Nanputuo Temple, so you can go there together. There is a welcoming ceremony every morning at the fort, and artillery drills twice a day. The Krupp cannon at the fort is said to have been listed in the Guinness World Records.

The first attraction on the Ring Island Road is this fort. If you don’t go to the Xiamen Botanical Garden, you can also take a photo with the giant cactus here! A casual shot without a filter will make you look like a fairy tale wonderland!

There are firecracker performances at 10 am and 4 pm every day, and some film screenings at other times.

After walking past Baicheng Beach, you will reach Hulishan Fort. This is probably the most interesting attraction for my father during the entire trip. Hulishan Fort preserves the world's largest and smallest cannons. The largest is the Krupp cannon, two of which were imported from Germany at the time, one of which became scrap iron during the Great Leap Forward. It is said that the foundation next to the largest cannon will not splash stones after being bombed to prevent people from being injured. The base of the village wall is made of black camphor tree juice, lime, glutinous rice, and mud and sand, and is extremely strong.

Hulishan Fort is located on the southeastern cape of Xiamen Island, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China. It is adjacent to the Xiamen University campus and surrounded by the sea on three sides. The scenic area is a national cultural relic protection unit and a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

Just passing by~~~~~~~~I will go in next time

The ticket to the fort is 25 yuan, and there are two Red Cannon and Qing Army drill performances every day, at 10 am and 4 pm respectively.

Hulishan Fort was the largest and most solid fort in Fujian at that time.

Hulishan Fort is a historical attraction. Not many people visit it. Booking tickets online is a little cheaper than buying tickets on site, 25 yuan per person. Inside, you can see the big banyan tree, the huge Hulishan Fort, the sea view from a high place, and Dadan Island through a telescope. There are also simple performances. The performance is average, which just demonstrates the process of firing a cannon. If you see it, you can take a look. If you don’t see it, there’s no regret.

We entered the park in the afternoon, and the adult ticket price was 25 yuan per person. The Qing soldiers' red cannon performance was pretty good, and there were many visitors. It was a pity that we didn't see the 4D movie in the exhibition hall.

The ticket is 25 yuan, I don't recommend going there. There is nothing special about the several forts inside. The buildings look like they were built later, without a sense of age. There are slopes and stairs, and I didn't see anything after climbing up and down. The rehearsal performances were not very good either. It might be because the weather was too hot. The actors' clothes were stuffy and hot, and they felt that they couldn't move. It was also hard work.

Opposite the fort is Kinmen Island, where you can see the slogan "Unify China with the Three Names". It was a bit foggy that day, and I didn't bring a telescope, so I couldn't see it. There were many uncles holding up telescopes and looking at it, and I couldn't tell if they were looking at the birds or the slogans.

The fort was built during the Westernization Movement, and was built in European and Ming and Qing military defense styles. The giant Krupp cannons were pointed directly at the invading enemy, and those who touched our sea area would be killed no matter how far away they were.

There were not many tourists buying tickets at the ticket office, and students could buy half-price tickets with their ID cards.

When you come to this place, look at the ancient houses and the men and women in ancient costumes, you will feel as if you have traveled through time and space and returned to the Qing Dynasty.

The two telescopes facing the sea allow you to clearly see things far away by inserting coins.

We were so lucky that we caught the Qing army’s Red Cannon exercise!

A good place to learn about history. I also secretly took a photo of the back of the staff inside.

It is adjacent to Xiamen University and surrounded by the sea on three sides. The structure of the fort is half bunker and half city wall, with European style and architectural charm of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is known as the "Gateway to Fujian and Key to the South" in history.

A memorial site with rich historical heritage, it is a product of the Westernization Movement.

Hulishan Fort was my first stop in Xiamen. It showed the development of modern history and the historical relics and monuments left behind, reflecting the past development style for future generations.

Another wonderful attraction of Hulishan Fort is the training of the Qing army. A group of actors dressed in the uniforms of the Eight Banners Army took us back to the war-torn era more than a hundred years ago.

At the end of the drill, there was a performance of firing drills, and the loud noise of the shells at that time was even more exciting. This performance made history no longer just a few words, but a living culture. We can't go back to the past, but we can't forget the past, and this kind of re-enactment is the best way.

It is suitable for children to go, they can have fun and learn about history at the same time. The 4D movie inside is free, you can watch it and experience the scene of the officers and soldiers guarding the position at that time.

As soon as you enter the gate, you will see many cute little bird cages hanging on the trees on both sides.

Standing at the highest point of Hulishan Fort, you can see several small islands along the coast of Kinmen through a telescope with a 1 yuan coin. On Dadan Island, a huge slogan "Three Principles of the People Unify China" is clearly visible.

The most famous artillery piece on Hulishan Fort is a 28-cm Krupp cannon purchased from the German Krupp Arsenal in 1893. It is well preserved and has an effective range of 16,000 meters. It cost 100,000 taels of silver to purchase. However, because it cannot be turned flexibly, its utilization rate is quite low.

When we arrived, there was a drill of red-haired artillery and Qing soldiers, so we followed the crowd and waited in three layers. The real performance is still worth seeing, especially the last part where there was real cannon fire, but the shells were definitely not live ammunition. I think such a performance can give children a very intuitive feeling, which is more vivid than just visiting. After watching the performance, we visited the cannons. The history of the bombardment was sad and made people feel a little heavy. Coming to the observation platform surrounded by the sea on three sides, opposite is the "Kinmen Island" that is deeply engraved in our hearts. Although there is a sea between us, I think this strong blood relationship cannot be blocked by anyone! Blood is thicker than water, we are all Chinese! Fellow countrymen on the other side, are you doing well?

Hulishan Fort is really good and worth recommending.

There are two performances, one at 10am and one at 4pm. There are indeed cannons going off and smoke coming out.

By the time I got to the fort, I had already passed the "Red Cannon Qing Soldiers Drill" performance time (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

I heard that only the performances were interesting. After I went in, I just took a quick look around and left. I don’t know if it was even ten minutes.

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Xiamen Hulishan Fort, there are all kinds of cannons in the mountains. I think it will be very popular with children.

This is the first paid attraction we stumbled into by mistake. The ticket is 25 yuan per person. After entering, we found that this is a mountain. It was full of tears when we took the children to climb the mountain, but fortunately the children liked it very much, which was also a consolation~~

The scenery at the top is still very beautiful. Generally speaking, it is worth seeing for 25 yuan~~

It is definitely worth a visit to learn about history, the cannons and history of the Westernization Movement in the Qing Dynasty, and to be influenced by the spirit of patriotism!

There are a lot of people, and you can see the beach below from the plank road. After shopping, you can walk to Zengcuoan on the seaside plank road.

We didn't go in because the forts all looked the same.

There was a Qing army drill at 4pm. There were so many people that the actors themselves almost laughed. We saw long cacti taller than people and cacti as big as watermelons.

Walking along the trestle bridge to the fort, I saw the granite building, which was very solid. This is the Hulishan Fort. The fort is one of the few paid attractions on our trip. Sister Hei asked me if the fort was beautiful, and if it was not beautiful, I would not go. I said that this question could not be answered. It's like coming to Zhengzhou for tourism and not going to Shaolin Temple. As a local, is Shaolin Temple fun? From the current perspective, it is difficult to understand that the existing scenic area of ​​the Hulishan Fort is not large, but it is also divided into five or six places such as barracks, forts, and drill grounds. There are about a hundred square meters now. Soon after entering the gate, you can see the red cannons of the year. One by one, they stand very majestic. Turning to the seaside, here is the Krupp cannon that the Qing government navy bought with great effort. This cannon is very majestic. Compared with the red cannons that have just been visited, those red cannons are not even cannon grandchildren. As the navy of the year, and even during the Anti-Japanese War, the Krupp cannon played a huge role. Not only did it deter the left and right, but it also sank and damaged Japanese warships. Made great contribution.

The entire Ring Road is packed with people, people, people, people, people! ! !

I personally don't think there's anything to see, it's just a show and not worth the money to buy a ticket.

Don't come. We didn't go up and were deceived by a few Xiamen women at the bottom, saying that the fort above was closed and would only open at 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and they said they would take us to Dolphin Bay. My friend and I cleverly checked online and found that there was only a small show at 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock, which did not affect going up. We told them not to worry and not to go with them. They started to curse, saying that they told you for your own good and you didn't want others to talk. You must be a pervert from a big city, and then I cursed my ancestors. Xiamen people are really low-quality. If you don't let them deceive you and don't make money for them, you will be scolded. You can see their ugly faces in a few photos. The sad thing is that they are not afraid of you taking pictures. There are many people waiting to be deceived.

The show starts at 4pm sharp and closes at 5:30pm, so everyone should time their visit well!

Located on Xiamen Ring Road, you can see the island opposite and the scenery is nice. It is worth a visit for weapon enthusiasts. There are many Krupp cannons inside, especially a 280mm cannon.

The most famous here is the Krupp cannon at the Hulishan Fort, which was once identified as "the oldest and largest 19th-century coastal cannon still in its original location in the world" and won the Guinness World Records Best Project Award.

Because it was a free trip, there was no tour guide, so I had to take the tour guide. At that time, there was only one tour group. In fact, there were two, and one was dismantled.

Living here on Zhongshan Road, it is very convenient to take the bus.

The patriotism education base was originally used to fight against maritime invaders and later served as a radio station for communicating with Kinmen.

It's not far from Xiamen University. There are a few iron cannons on the mountain. It's barely okay. If you are near Xiamen University and the Ring Island Road, it's okay to stop by!

I hope that when you visit these historical sites, you can tell your children not to climb them at will, to respect history and the relics, to have awe for history and not to play with it, to tell your children these things, to give them a sense of the weight of history. Don't just go through the motions of playing, only with awe in mind can you achieve great things.

Very mature scenic area, the history and culture itself is not much to see, but the scenery is good, as a park, the parking lot is five yuan a day, good reviews!

The scenic spot has a wide view, but it needs further maintenance. Many of the instructions on the ground can no longer be seen.

I went in just to see the cannon, it's not that interesting.

The ticket to Hulishan Fort is 25 yuan. There are two Red Cannon and Qing Army drill performances every day, at 10 am and 4 pm respectively. If you happen to catch it, you can watch it. If you miss it, I don't think it's necessary to wait to watch it.