The former sites of Humen Fortress are distributed in places such as Dajiaoshan Wushan and Dahushan on both sides of the Pearl River. After Lin Zexu sold out his cigarettes, he and Guan Tianpei, the naval admiral, mobilized the people to prepare for defense, reinforced and built 11 forts, and set up more than 300 cannons. Shajiao Fortress and Dajiao Fortress are the first portals, Weiyuan, Zhenyuan, Jingyuan, Consolidation, Yongan, Hengdangqianshan platforms are the second portals, and Dahu Fortress is the third portal, and three lines of defense are organized. In Jiangxi Province between Hengdang Island and Wushan Mountain, two rows of wooden rafts and 372 zhang large iron chains were set up to intercept enemy ships. During the Opium War, the British invaders were repeatedly defeated. Except for a few of the current Humen Forts located in Panyu District, most of them are managed by the Opium War Museum. According to the geographical distribution, they are divided into relatively concentrated Shajiao Fortresses and Weiyuan Fortresses. The Shajiao Fortress Management Office and Weiyuan Fortress were established respectively. Managed by the Battery Management Office. The forts are mostly made of strips of stone and ash, sand, and yellow mud, and the plane circle or half-moon shape is divided into two types: open-air platforms (namely bright platforms) and dark platforms. The Weiyuan Fort has been preserved so far. It is made of granite stone with a total length of 360 and a height of 45 meters. There are a total of 25 gun positions, each with a height of 2.9, a width of 4.2, and a depth of 6.6 meters. There are storage rooms and lounges for officers and soldiers beside the gun emplacements. Jiebinghuo Tomb is located about 100 meters from Shajiao Pao Taipei. On January 7, 1841, 75 officers and soldiers of the Qing army who died heroically when the British attacked Shajiao Fortress were buried here. Now there is a "Mound of Volunteer" on the Humen Fort, where some soldiers who died fighting against the British army were buried there. Behind the Shajiao Fort at the west foot of Baicao Mountain in Humen is the "Jiebing Yi Tomb".
Humen Fort is one of the ancient battlefield sites of the Opium War and one of the most complete and largest ancient forts in China. The Weiyuan Fort, which is in crescent shape and is made of granite forts, is very strong.
The Fort site is maintained very well. It is vaguely visible that the life and battle scenes of the manned officers and soldiers in that year. It is recommended to visit the Fort first, and then visit the Maritime War Museum next to it. For many introductions, there is a deeper and intuitive feeling.
From Zhuhai to Chaoshan, passing through Humen, I feel the need to bring my baby to understand our history and come here to visit. Tickets are free and scenic parking is free. As an important place in modern Chinese history, through the display of the original appearance, the unyielding spiritual strength of the Chinese people is displayed. At the same time, the scenery is also good, the place of Lingting Yangkou Fortress, the view is wide, and the Humen Bridge is looked up to show the power of modern China.
Humen Fort or Fort in Humen town is very important historical place in Dongguan. I highly recommend all travelers to visit this place to be familiar with local history. This fort is, located in the delta of Pearl River.
Humen Fort is located in Humen Town, Dongguan City, one of the most complete ancient forts in China, and is a very worth visiting attraction.