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It was built in 1817 to thwart the opium trade and defend the coast from pirates.
During World War II, the Japanese army occupied the fort. In 1979, it was listed as one of the historical monuments and was refurbished in 1988.
There are 6 old mazzle-loading cannons, each resting on a cement base and the enclosures are made of granite blocks, measuring 70 metres by 80 metres. Three arched gateways, each engraved with a Chinese inscription, are spaced along the walls.
One can get there from Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) bus terminal and take the hourly bus no. 3 to Tung Chung terminus. Then, walk half-a-mile (about 25 minutes) from the bus-stop in the direction of the fort.
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The Tung Chung Fort
See also: List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong