Site of the Zhenqiong Fort

　　   The Site of the Zhenqiong Fort is a key cultural relics protection unit in Haikou, situated within Binhai Park on the north side of Binhai East Road and the south side of Taihua Road in Longhua District, Haikou. The site is managed by the Haikou Museum.

　　   The Zhenqiong Fort was originally built in the 11th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1885 AD). It is a circular, open-air ancient fort, surrounded by walls that encircle the artillery positions, with walls 3.15 meters high. The total area covers 0.89 mu. Inside the fort, the northern section is divided into five gun emplacements by protective walls, each originally equipped with one large cannon (the original cannons are no longer present), all facing north toward the Qiongzhou Strait to control the entire Haikou Bay. There is also a cement staircase leading to the rooftop platform of the emplacements for spotting enemy movements. A straight cement pathway, 15 meters long, connects the main gate to the gun emplacements, serving as the entrance to the fort and the route for troops and ammunition. The area on both sides of the pathway is flat and spacious. On the western side of the fort, there is a well used by soldiers for daily water needs.

　　   The Zhenqiong Fort was constructed during the Sino-French War and was built by the Qing government to defend against French invasion of Hainan, serving as a historical testament to the Chinese people's resistance against foreign aggression.

　　

　　   Source: Party History Research Office of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee