Title: Cihou Fort in Qijin District | Expedia.co.uk [Cihou Fort Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Cihou-Fort-Hotels.0-l6332468-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Qijin District](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Qijin-District.d6323175.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cihou Fort Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cihou-Fort.d6332468.Car-Hire-Guide)[Qijin District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Qijin-District.d6323175.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cihou Fort ![Cihou Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6332468/19c8e3f5-366b-4673-9e68-ffc20c093515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cihou Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6332468/0d5aeeee-251a-49ee-98e4-5a4740b2931a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cihou Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6332468/27b522b1-996e-4239-a2ab-f4a5b4996e0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cihou Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6332468/e682c252-2437-4672-9b15-579c4d9ec5f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cihou Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6332468/1944c8b6-623e-41bc-b50a-f6299ff19496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cihou Fort Activities --- --- #### The top of this historic island fortress offers a panoramic viewof Cijin Beach and the 85 Sky Tower. Once the guard tower of Kaohsiung Harbour, Cihou Fort is an18th-century site of fortified barracks and battery emplacements. It was builtin 1876 during the Qing Dynasty, and new guns have been installed over thecenturies. Learn about the various battles that took place at this fort againstlocal and national armies. The fort’s Western style is reflected in the concrete andredbrick used to construct the site. This is because an English architect, H.W. Harwood, designed the fort. Explore the island for other defensive sites thatcollectively made this area one of the most heavily fortified in the world. Make your way to Cijin Beach to sunbathe on a hot day. It is alittle dangerous to swim, but you are likely to see surfers testing the wavesmost days. Visit Cijin Lighthouse and enjoy views of the Taiwan Strait separatingthe island from the rest of Asia. During a battle, a Japanese shell destroyed the main gate. Viewthe reconstruction completed in the 1990s along with the Chinese symbols thatwere inscribed on the original gate. The letters have an ambiguous meaning, butsome interpret their translation as “The Great Stone Holds the Southern Sky.” The fort was not in use during the Japanese rule of Taiwan inthe first part of the 20th century. Once back in Chinese possession followingWorld War II, the site was further fortified with machine guns. Cihou Fort is on the northern tip of Cijin Island, a narrowstretch of land southwest of Kaohsiung. Take the Orange Line of the metro toSizihwan Station and walk for 5 minutes to reach the harbour. Then ride theferry to Cijin Island, where you will find the fort. The boat journey takes about10 minutes and has a small fee. ## Plan a trip to see Cihou Fort Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![La Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13500000/13491300/13491219/62f6e944_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### La Inn Kaohsiung City Centre £1,190 per person 2 Jul - 5 Jul found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Kaohsiung (KHH) 9/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews) Great clean room! Solid breakfast options, walking distance to MRT, Main Train station and Night market. Reviewed on 17 May 2025 ![Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53860000/53854400/53854317/9c016597_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Papa Whale - Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Kaohsiung City Centre £1,223 per person 2 Jul - 5 Jul found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Kaohsiung (KHH) 8.6/10 Excellent! (237 reviews) Great property and location in the old part of the city. Nicely renovated rooms with great beds up to western standards. Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 ![Greet Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17180000/17172900/17172876/373343e4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Greet Inn Kaohsiung City Centre £1,196 per person 2 Jul - 5 Jul found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Kaohsiung (KHH) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Nice service, quick check in and walkable location, close to the MRT. Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Cihou Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6332585/8857f1f1-0ab8-4e55-866f-43479ad7d315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cihou Lighthouse Scan the panoramic views of Cijin Beach and mainland Taiwan from the top of this lighthouse on a charming island. 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