Huwei Fort（滬尾砲台）

Huwei Fort's entrance.
滬尾砲台的門口。

滬尾砲台（英語：Hobe Fort）是在淡水的名勝古跡之一。去這砲台很簡單，從捷運淡水站坐紅26公車到 “滬尾砲台站”；從公車站不太遠。

Huwei Fort (also known as Hobe Fort) is one of the historical landmarks of Danshui. It is easy to access; just ride the R26 bus from Danshui Station to "Huwei Fort". It's a short walk from the bus stop.

中法戰爭（1884－1885）的時候，為了加強台灣的港口，清朝政府建了一些砲台。說到砲台的樣子，劉銘傳州長決定了德國式砲台是最好的因為他發現外國軍隊的砲台比較強。一開始有兩座砲台在淡水，但是別的被摧毀了。

Governor Liu Ming-Chuan
劉銘傳州長
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During the Sino-French War (1884-1885), the Qing Dynasty government built a number of forts to strengthen Taiwan's ports. Speaking of their design, Liu Ming-chuan - the governor of Taiwan - decided German-style forts would be the best because he noticed foreign forts were stronger. In the beginning, Danshui had two forts, but one was destroyed.

因為在滬尾砲台沒有戰鬥，所以現在它差不多跟以前一樣。墻，門，和房的好狀態把我迷住了。我有在19世紀的感覺！我覺得去滬尾砲台很像坐上時間機器。

Because Huwei Fort never saw battle, it looks almost the same now as it did when it was built. The walls, doors, and rooms fascinated me because they are is such great condition. I felt like I was in the 19th century! I think going to Huwei fort is like riding a time machine.

The main entrance's
 doorknob.
大門的椒图

The gun stand.
槍架

從19世紀到現在，滬尾砲台改變得很少。自然它老了，但是可以看到砲台原版的東西，比如說槍架，磚，和大門的椒图。

From the 19th century until now, Huwei Fort hasn't changed much. Naturally it's old, but you can still see the original gun stand, bricks, and doorknob.

除了看老砲台，沒有別的可以做在砲台裡面。沒關係 － 在我的看法看很老的地方很好玩！我和我爸幾次說了，“好酷！”

Aside from looking at Huwei Fort, there isn't anything else to do there, which wasn't a problem for me because I think looking at old places is fun! My dad and I kept saying, "This is so cool!"

My dad entering Huwei Fort's main entrance.
我爸爸進入滬尾砲台的大門口。

Huwei Fort has a large courtyard.
滬尾砲台的庭院很大。

The trees in the courtyard appear quite old.
在庭院的樹看起來很老。

Inside there are historical displays.
裡面有一些歷史陳列。

From the inside looking out.
從砲台裡面看外邊。

Huwei Fort is in a quiet place.
滬尾砲台是在一個很安靜的地方。

The narrow tunnel.
狹小的隧道。

滬尾砲台有一條狹小狹小的隧道，我不知道有什麼目的（從敵人逃跑嗎？）。我和我爸不喜歡狹小的地方，可是又我們進入那個隧道，哈哈！雖然隧道裡面對我們特別可怕，但是我們覺得很好玩。

Huwei Fort has a very narrow tunnel, but I don't know what it's for (escaping from the enemy?) My dad and I don't like narrow places, but we entered the tunnel anyway! Although being inside the tunnel was scary for us, we though it was a lot of fun.

如果你在淡水也想逃生老街區很吵的環境，你一定要參觀滬尾砲台，又免費又很有意思！

If you're in Danshui and want to escape from the noisiness in the Old Street area you should definitely visit Huwei Fort. It's fee to enter, and it's interesting!