Humen Shajiao Fort is located in the Shajiao area of Dongyan, Humen Haikou, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, which is one of the relatively intact Qing Dynasty forts in China, and is also a national key cultural relics protection unit. The following is a detailed introduction to the Humen Shajiao Fort:
Historical Background: Humen Shajiao Fort was built in the Qing Dynasty and is an important part of China's coastal defense system. During the Opium War, the Shajiao Fort played an important role and was the forward position to resist the invasion of foreign enemies.
Location: Humen Shajiao Fort is located on the east bank of the Pearl River Estuary, 35 kilometers away from the central area of Dongguan and 10 kilometers away from the Taiping Square in the center of Humen Town.
Introduction: The existing scenic spots of Humen Shajiao Fort include Shajiao Tobacco Wharf Square, Lihai Terrace, Meritorious Cannon, Jiebing Righteous Tomb, Jiema Statue and Chen Liansheng Statue, Fishing Platform, etc. In addition, the "Anti-drug Exhibition" and the "Science and Technology Exploration Exhibition" have been added, as well as casinos, guest houses, hotels, large swimming pools and other facilities.
Tickets and opening hours: Humen Shajiao Fort is free of charge, and the free opening hours are from 8:30 to 17:30 from Monday to Sunday. Visitors need to make an appointment for a visit at least one day in advance through WeChat***, real-name visit, and bring ID cards or other valid ID documents before entering the museum.
Transportation: Humen Shajiao Fort has convenient transportation and can be reached by bus, subway and other ways. Please refer to the information provided above for specific routes.
Related activities: Humen Shajiao Fort will hold various activities from time to time, such as anti-drug publicity and education activities, historical and cultural lectures, etc., aiming to inherit history and culture and enhance the public's understanding of anti-drug work.
In short, Humen Shajiao Fort is not only a site of great historical significance, but also a comprehensive scenic spot integrating tourism, sightseeing and education. Here, visitors can learn about the historical background of the Opium War period and feel the excitement of those years.