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What is Hobe Fort?

Hobe Fort also known as Huwei Fort is located at Tamsui District, New Taipei City. It is a historical landmark with 135 years of existence. It was said that Hobe Fort was finished in 1888. If you locate Hobe Fort on the map, it is strategically located near the riverside of Tamsui. One would surely assume that this fort had served it’s purpose for the war in that era.

This is Tamsui District, New Taipei City and as you can see the fort is pinned within Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf’s area.

Why Hobe Fort?

Hobe Fort was built for the purpose of strengthening the strait in Taiwan. During the Sino French War, the area was seen to be unsecured as it should have. Thus, the idea of building the fort. But ironically, the place did not experience any combat. For this reason, the place is still intact up to now and a well preserved fort in Taiwan.

In the present time, this fort is part of Tamsui’s historical landmarks. Some Local and international tourists visit the place to enjoy the breathtaking scenery which by the way a little surprise to the guests knowing it is located at a secluded area in Tamsui.

“During the Japanese colonial period, the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) withdrew four cannons from Hobe Fort and turned the place into an exercise field for artillery practice. After Taiwan came under Chinese Nationalist (KMT) administration, Nationalist troops were stationed in Hobe Fort. It was not until 1985 that Hobe Fort was designated by the Ministry of the Interior, Executive Yuan, as a National Level 2 Ancient Monument. After downsizing of Taiwan’s Provincial Government, Hobe Fort came to be managed by the Taipei County Government and reopened to the public after restoration. Currently it is classified as a National Monument”. (Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobe_Fort)

How to go to Hobe Fort?

There are so many ways to reach this place depending on how would you want to enjoy your trip in Tamsui. You will have to ride the Red Line MRT from Taipei MRT Station and then stop at Tamsui Station, the terminal station.

Walk – It would take you 30 to 40 minutes by foot if you follow the trail from Tamsui MRT Station to the Old Street then to Huwei Fort.
Bike – There’s a U-bike station located near the Tamsui MRT Station Exit 1. It would take you 12 to 15 minutes from Tamsui MRT Station to Hobe by following the Old Street trail.
Bus – There are four buses available for Hobe Bus stop. You can ride 837, 857, 880 and Red 26. It would be a 15 minute ride and another 7 minutes walk from the bus stop. The fare is 15 NTD.
Car or Motorcycle – There’s a nearby parking area for private vehicles. It would take you 6 to 8 minutes to reach Hobe Fort.

Address: Lane 306, Section 1, Zhong Zheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City 251