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Madzong City, also known as "Penghu City" or "Guangxu City," is the latest official city built in Taiwan. During the Sino-French War, Penghu was easily captured by the French military. After the peace settlement, Taiwan Governor Liu Mingchuan and Fujian-Zhejiang Viceroy Yang Changjion jointly planned defense matters, believing it necessary to construct a military defensive fortress in Penghu. Thus, the construction was supervised by General Wu Hongluo and completed in the 15th year of the Guangxu era (1889). Madzong City originally had six gates: Chaoyang Gate (East Gate, now demolished), Jixu Gate (Small South Gate, now demolished), Gongchen Gate (North Gate, now demolished), Yinxun Gate (South Gate, now demolished), the Great West Gate (today's Zhongxing Gate), and Shuncheng Gate—which remains as the only surviving site of the original Madzong City (a national monument). If you wish to enjoy the magnificent view of Matsu Harbor, ascending to the watchtower on Shuncheng Gate is an excellent choice!