Iron Fort Explained

Iron Fort
Native Name:	鐵堡
Location:	Nangan, Lienchiang, Taiwan
Type:	fort
Coordinates:	26.1415°N 119.9208°W
Pushpin Map:	Taiwan
Pushpin Mapsize:	250px
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The Iron Fort is a former fort in Ren'ai Village, Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.

History

The fort was originally constructed as the training base for the amphibious forces.^[1]

Architecture

The fort was constructed at the southern coast of Nangan Island on an offshore rock. The middle of the rock was excavated to form a tunnel which houses various military equipment and accommodation facilities.^{[2] [3] [4]} The granite building is painted with camouflage paint.^{[5] [6]}

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: 30 June 2021. Iron Fort. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 9 June 2021.
2. Web site: 25 September 2019. Iron Fort. Lonely Planet. 9 June 2021.
3. Web site: Iron Fort. roundTAIWANround. 9 June 2021.
4. Web site: Sightseeing. Matsu Nangan Airport. 15 June 2021.
5. Web site: 5 June 2020. Iron Fort (Tiebao). Matsu National Scenic Area Administration. 9 June 2021.
6. Web site: 24 September 2019. Ren'ai Iron Fort. Liechiang County Government. 9 June 2021.