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Established during the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty, the old city of Fengshan County in Zuoying is the first county seat established after the Qing government's rule over Taiwan and marks the construction of Taiwan's first earthen city walls. During the Lin Shuang-wen rebellion in the Qianlong era, the old city fell, prompting the shift of political and commercial power to Xabi Tou Street (present-day Fengshan District), known as the New City of Fengshan. However, due to frequent unrest and security concerns, the government gathered officials and civilians during the Daoguang era (1862) to rebuild on the original site a robust stone fortress, becoming the current old city of Fengshan County in Zuoying. Amid city developments through Japanese governance, the Kuomintang migration to Taiwan, and urbanization, only remnants remain: the eastern gate, southern gate, northern gate, and partial walls, now designated as a national heritage site. The old city's walls were constructed using Chai Mountain grotto stones internally reinforced with a tri-mix soil compound, and with granite arches sourced from mainland China.现存的北门(拱辰门) is located at the intersection of Shengli Road, Yimin Lane, and Pizaotou Street, with a well-preserved gate structure and over 100 meters of adjacent walls. The hexagonal stone arrangement on the walls is distinctive, featuring exquisitely carved and painted door gods "Shen Tu and Yu Lei" on both sides. The western gate (Daohai Gate), situated within Zizhu New Li in Zuoying, retains only a segment of its walls, approximately 100 meters long, while its gate plaque is now exhibited at the British Consulate official residence in Takow. The eastern gate (Fengyi Gate) remains intact, with walls stretching over 500 meters that extend to the right of Yongqing Elementary School and to the left of Haiguang New Li. The city wall contains nine crenels, sloped horse paths arranged in seven tiers. The southern gate, at the junction of Zuoying Grand Road and Gushan 3rd Road, has a gate inscription "Qiwen Gate," remaining in perfect condition. Reflecting the old city's enduring legacy amidst the bustling commercial prosperity of New Zuoying, the ancient and humble presence of the city quietly safeguards and tells the story of pioneers establishing a three-century history in Taiwan.