Old City of Zuoying

It was built during the Qing rule period and is one of the first Taiwanese cities fortified by a defensive wall.

In 1684, Taiwan was annexed by the Qing dynasty, which favored the strategic advantages the place provided.

In 1721, Chu Yi-kuei led a rebellion in southern Taiwan and captured the county, which had no protection, and ruined many government buildings.

The governor of Tsoying County Liu Kwang-shi (劉光泗) built the first city wall made of mud with a moat system in 1722.

At the time, the local officials thought the walled city was an unlucky place, therefore decided to move the county seat to Pitouchieh (埤頭街; present-day Fongshan District).

In 1805, Tsai Chien (蔡牽), who claimed to be the "Sea-calming Majestic King" (鎮海威武王), led a rebellion and still broke into the walled city.

The residents thought his death was an unlucky sign and refused to move to the new city.

The new walled city was left unused until 1853 when the Qing government ordered the move of the county seat.

After World War II, the Kuomintang government still administered the North and East Gates as military district, and set up three villages in the walled city.

In 1985, the Ministry of the Interior rated the North, South, and East Gates First-class historic sites.

The well is no longer functional, and the post-war Republic of China government decided to demolish it.