Anping Fort

Built by the Dutch East India Company from 1624 to 1634, Anping Old Fort, a.k.a. Fort Zeelandia was the focal point of early settlements for both the Dutch and Chinese. There's a simple nice museum inside the fort today, displaying artifacts from the past, and relating stories of Formosa (Taiwan) and Anping. On weekends, there are free concert in the ground of the fort. It's also nice to sit in the quiet courtyard and garden to escape from the hustle and noise of the market street.

It still kept the old houses and here have many famous snacks. The transport here is by taxi or walking.

Anping Old Fort is the first castle in Taiwan’s history. It was a building built during the Dutch rule, and it was called "Zhelanzhe City" or "Anping City". The "Relandzhe City" had been completely demolished during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. What we see now is the New Anping Castle and the White Observatory built by the Japanese, and the real "Relanzhe City" monument is only a mottled wall surrounded by old banyan trees. Whenever the sun sets, the strong golden light is sprayed on the old red brick wall, mixing up one of the most beautiful old "Taiwan Eight Scenic Spots"-Anping Sunset.

Anping can be said to be the source of the development of the entire Taiwan. Because its first political base was located here, it has many historical sites, and Anping Old Fort is the oldest historical site in its history. The old castle was built in 1624 as the Dutch city of Geranz. It has been up and down several times. Only a small part of the city wall remains. The city tower seen today has been ruled several decades ago. The product of the period, but it is also worth visiting.

It is also an attraction, with several Dutch houses. The overall environment of the yard is good, suitable for walking.