Dapeng Fortress (Dapeng Suocheng)
A coastal-defense military fortress where the "Dapeng Garrison" (Dapeng Shouyu Qianhusuo) was established in the 27th year of the Ming Hongwu reign (1394)—the origin of Shenzhen's nickname "Pengcheng" (Peng City): the Ming-Qing coastal-defense layout survives intact, with the city gates, streets and the Fortress Museum systematically presenting the weisuo garrison system.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day (city gates until 20:00)
- Ticket
- Free (a few halls charge)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A coastal-defense military fortress where the "Dapeng Garrison" (Dapeng Shouyu Qianhusuo) was established in the 27th year of the Ming Hongwu reign (1394)—the origin of Shenzhen's nickname "Pengcheng" (Peng City): the Ming-Qing coastal-defense layout survives intact, with the city gates, streets and the Fortress Museum systematically presenting the weisuo garrison system; the Residence of Lai Enjue, General Zhenwei, is its signature building—Lai Enjue led troops against the British in the Battle of Kowloon, a famous engagement in the lead-up to the Opium War. Free admission (a few halls charge); the city gates stay open until 20:00; can be paired with Jiaochangwei guesthouse village.
Getting there: Metro Line 8 then Dapeng bus / self-drive
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