The sign said 15 min walk. We took a taxi. He got lost. We stopped to ask 2 other taxi drivers for directions. We made it. So, in the end, we were glad we took a taxi.
The fort is unknown by most locals. It's surrounded by trash and low-income houses. The once strategical view is now obstructed by hideous high rises. But, a treasure none the less.
Cannons point out to defend the fort. Once used as a lookout for for salt smugglers in the 1840s and later occupied by the Japanese, it now stands as a historical landmark, but doesn't get the respect it deserves.
The 900 year old wall surrounds the fort. We took a walk around the perimeter and imagined what it used to be like.
We left the fort and headed back toward the city center. We came across a traditional Chinese puppet show. We stayed until the locals seated behind us scared Hoyer into a shy state begging to go home.
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How cool. We loved exploring the ancient treasures of Asia. Never even heard about that fort. Love it!
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