Qihou Shan
Qihou Shan is a hill in Qixia Village, Qijin District, Kaohsiung. Qihou Shan is situated nearby to the locality Fu-hsing, as well as near the suburb Shaochuantou.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kaohsiung Lighthouse and Cihou Fort.
Kaohsiung Lighthouse
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Kaohsiung Lighthouse, also known as the Cihou Lighthouse, is a historic lighthouse in Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Situated atop Cihou Mountain, it overlooks the entrance to the Port of Kaohsiung and has played an important role in the port’s development since the late 19th century.
Cihou Fort
Photo: Felis domestica, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Cihou Fort or Cihou Battery is a historic fort in Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, formerly guarding the northern entrance to Kaohsiung Harbor.
Syongjhen North Gate
The North Gate of Xiong Town or Syongjhen North Gate is a historical gate in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hamasen and Yancheng District.
Hamasen
Suburb
Hamasing or Hamasen is a historic urban area of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is located in the southern end of Gushan District between the foot of Ape Hill and Yancheng District, another historic quarter.
Yancheng District
Suburb
Photo: SSR2000, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Yancheng District is a district in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It is the smallest district in Kaohsiung City. It has been the least populous district of Kaohsiung since 2004. Yancheng District is also an old town of Kaohsiung. Yancheng District is situated 2½ km northeast of Qihou Shan.
Gushan District
Suburb
Gushan District is district of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Gushan District is situated 3 km northeast of Qihou Shan.
Qihou Shan
- Type: Hill
- Also known as: “Ch’i-hou Shan”, “Cihou Shan”, and “旗後山”
- Category: landform
- Location: Qixia Village, Qijin District, Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
22.61519° or 22° 36′ 55″ northLongitude
120.26502° or 120° 15′ 54″ eastElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
7QJ2J788+32GeoNames ID
7501935
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