Nan'ao Garrison Headquarters
南澳总兵府
A garrison headquarters set up in the Ming dynasty for the Nan'ao Naval Command of Fujian and Guangdong. It is the only island garrison headquarters in China, and the 'Fujian-Guangdong Boundary' line can still be seen inside.
Nan'ao Garrison Headquarters is in Shen'ao Town. It was first built during the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty and served as the base of the garrison commanders of the Nan'ao Naval Command of Fujian and Guangdong during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It oversaw coastal defense for both provinces and is known as the 'First Garrison Headquarters Under Heaven'. The central axis of the office has a main hall, a second hall and a rear hall. In the central courtyard, a stone line marking the 'Fujian-Guangdong Boundary' divides the compound in two. Nearby are relics such as the Zheng Chenggong Recruitment Tree, and you can also visit the ancient town of Shen'ao while you are there. Admission is about 20 yuan. Opening hours are roughly 8:30 to 17:30.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Tropic of Cancer Monument (Gate of Nature)
- Qing'ao Bay
- Nan'ao Island
- Nan'ao Bridge & Changshanwei Lighthouse
- Zhanglin Ancient Port
- Mayu Island
- Chen Cihong Former Residence
- Chaoshan History & Culture Center