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Weiyuan Fort


Weiyuan Fort (Chinese:威远炮台) is a coastal-defense fort, now in ruins, in Humen, Dongguan, Guangdong, China. The fort was constructed in 1835 and was in use during the Opium Wars. The fort is situated immediately under the Humen Bridge. It is 360 meters in length. Admissions are free with valid documents.

Inside view, 2006

Weiyuan Fort with Humen Bridge in the background

Interior of the fort in The Illustrated London News, 21 February 1857

Coordinates: 22°47′54″N 113°37′15″E / 22.7983°N 113.6207°E / 22.7983; 113.6207


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