The Fengshan Old City, Kaohsiung is an important Tourist Attraction in Kaohsiung. The city of Kaohsiung is situated in southern Taiwan. It is also the second largest city in Taiwan and a major center for manufacturing, refining and transportation. The Fengshan Old City, Kaohsiung is featured in many of the Sightseeing Tours of Kaohsiung.
The Fengshan Old City, Kaohsiung was built in 1825. It was also the first city with stone walls in Taiwan. During the Ching Dynasty the city covered today's Kaohsiung and Pintung area. During this time the administrative center was in Tsoying District. The east, north and south gates and parts of city walls of Fengshan Old City in Kaohsiung are preserved well. Because of its historic significance it was listed as the 1st grade national historic monument.
The Fengshan Old City, Kaohsiung was built of earth in 1772. In 1825 it was rebuilt with stone. The East Gate and North Gate stretches along 158, 180, and 183-1, Hsinglung, Tsoying District, while the South Gate is at 96, Kuomao, Tsoying District.
The Fengshan Old City, Kaohsiung is situated on the southern west part of Kaohsiung County. While strolling around this ancient city travelers can see many historical sites. You should take one of the Kaohsiung Tours to discover these attractions. The Fengshan Old City in Kaohsiung features a number of attractions like Longshan Temple. This temple has been enlisted as a second grade historical site. Other places to see are Shuang-Ci Pavilion and Fongyi Tutorial Academy, Pingcheng Fort, Cao-Gong Temple, Syunfeng Fort. The Dongbianment City Gate is a third grade historical site which visitors should not miss out.
During the Ching Dynasty, the Fongyi Tutorial Academy was the most comprehensive tutorial academy. It is situated beside the Temple of Fongshan City Deity within a little alley. The academy was built by Mr. Jhang, Ting-Cing, during the Ching Dynasty in the 19th year of Jia Ching period (1814). This Kaohsiung Attraction has 37 rooms and the hall was used for exams. This attraction in the Fengshan Old City, Kaohsiung is built in traditional Chinese style. It features wooden carving and tablets inscribed with phrases of good manners.
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