South Gate_Lizheng Gate. The South Gate, also known as Lizheng Gate, was completed in 1884 (the 10th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty). It was the main gate of Taipei City at that time, so its form and size were the most magnificent among the city gates. The South Gate, also known as Lizheng Gate, was completed in 1884 (the 10th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty). It was the main gate of Taipei City at that time, so its form and size were the most magnificent among the city gates. The stone materials used came from the Dazhi area, and the construction was exquisite and durable. The stone plaque is surrounded by chi dragon patterns, which is different from other city gates. In the early days of Japanese rule, the Japanese destroyed the city walls, fortifications, and West Gate of Taipei City. Although the South Gate was fortunately preserved, it gradually fell into disrepair due to years of neglect. After the Nationalist government came to Taiwan, the government renovated the old city gates, and the South Gate was rebuilt into a Chinese northern palace-style gate tower building, which greatly lost its original appearance. However, the stone-built city base and the round arched gate opening were fortunately preserved. The South Gate is located at the intersection of Gongyuan Road, Nanchang Street, and Aiguo West Road. Next to it are the national historic site of the Taiwan Tobacco and Wine Monopoly Bureau building and the heavily guarded presidential residence, where plainclothes officers and police are stationed every few steps, making pedestrians want to hurry past, which is a great pity. The next time you pass by here, you might as well stop and take a good look at this Taipei main gate that once bore the heavy responsibility of guarding the city.
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