Hulishan Fortress remains mighty - as a visitor draw

As an important historical site to the south of Xiamen, Hulishan Fortress is a must-see item in the region for history buffs.

The 70,000-square-meter compound was built in 1894 as the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) was shaken by the power of Western aggression.

The fortress includes a barracks, a secret tunnel, an ammunition depot and a castle. Its German-made Krupp cannon is confirmed as "the largest and oldest 19th-century breechloader still in existence".