The Sicao Fortress (traditional Chinese: 四草砲台; simplified Chinese: 四草炮台; pinyin: Báimǐwèng Pàotái) is a former fort in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan.
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The Sihcao Wetlands are wetlands in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan. They were set aside in 1994 by the Tainan City Government and consist of approximately 515 hectares.
The protected area in Taiwan consists of mangrove swamps, salt marshes, rivers, canals, and drainage ditches. It is located in Tainan City's Annan District, and consists of the area bounded by the southeastern side of the Luermen River, the southwestern side of Xi-Bin Road, and the northern side of the Yan-Shui River. Nearby is the Tainan Salt Pan Eco-village.
In November 2004, the Sihcao Wildlife Refuge was created to further protect the area, especially from possible encroachment from the nearby Tainan Technology Industrial Park.
In 2009, the Sihcao Wetlands became part of the Taijiang National Park.
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The Luerhmen History and Culture Museum is a historical and cultural complex in Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan.
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The Taiwan Development Historical Materials Wax Museum is a historical building in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan.
History
The fortress was built during the First Opium War in 1840 during the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan by Commander Yao Ying to prevent British Empire troops from invading Taiwan. The fort was initially constructed as a temporary gun platform. However, later on an outer wall made of solid granite was constructed and an inner wall made of pebbles was also added.
Architecture
The fortress has 13 round gun holes. It is now part of the wall of Zhenhai Elementary School.
See also
List of tourist attractions in Taiwan