Travel in China
A Qing-dynasty seaside fortress of 1894 with the Krupp cannon that was once the world's largest.
Hulishan Fortress was built in 1894 to defend Xiamen's southern approach. Its casemates were constructed from camphor wood, granite and a mortar of glutinous rice and brown sugar.
The centrepiece is a 280mm Krupp cannon purchased from Germany in 1893 - the largest coastal gun in the world at the time.
Daily military drills in period uniform fire salutes at 10:00 and 16:00. The clifftop offers views over the sea and the university.
Highlights
The Krupp Cannon
The 280mm gun - the world's largest when installed.
Camphor-Granite Barracks
Casemates bonded with glutinous rice and brown sugar.
Daily Salutes
Period-uniform drills at 10:00 and 16:00.
The Tunnels
Underground passages with exhibitions.
Clifftop Views
Views over the sea and the strait.
Rongguang Cave
A hidden cave with a camera obscura.
Photo Gallery
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