Stroll north along the shore from Number 1 bathing beach, tourists would find the East Fortress, which is also called Dong Paotai. The East Fortress boasts three Krupp cannons overlooking from the bastion. Its design belonged to a German who was invited by the Qing Imperial Court. A usual feature of the fortress is its maze of passageways. This leads into underground spaces – it is said that this was where soldiers had lived and worked and the ammunition was stored.
Surrounded by ocean on three sides, the East Fortress afford a sense of peaceful life. Come to this place, indulge yourself in the endless sea, enjoy the fresh air, definitely this is superb spot for your relaxing trips. Apart from the natural beauty, tourists could appreciate a wonderful collection of relics that take you back to the yesteryear. A small lesson of Sino-Japanese War in the mid-1890s will fascinate the curious as usual.
