Port Arthur, Liaoning, China. '203 Height' Japan-Russia Battle Site

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Elevation gain: 384 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 384 ft
Max elevation: 623 ft
TrailRank: 31
Min elevation: 223 ft
Trail type: Loop

Coordinates: 128
Uploaded: January 23, 2016

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near Sigou, Liaoning (China)

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Itinerary description

Visited in June 2013.
An easy climb to a historic site of significance to my Japanese relative. Also of interest to Russians and for Chinese historians. Road and forest paths provide an easy climb through the fields and forest of the land battle area. The naval bombardment is also easy to visualize with the key gun and support infrastructure in its original position.

Facilities and refreshments were available at the top of the road segment, near the ridge. Not sure how much is the admission charge.

A photo of the English description and a map are saved with the "Poster" waypoint.

Waypoints

Poster and map

At the end of road segment, refreshments at a small shop at parking lot. Continue to climb along a wide forest trail.

Monument

A commemortive tower built after the battle, perhaps it has controversial aspects from a modern viewpoint.

Photo ofVantage point over Port Arthur harbour

Vantage point over Port Arthur harbour

At the site of a heavy Japanese Gun Emplacement with the actual gun and related out-buildings, as used to bombard Russian ships in the harbour below. Smaller Russian field guns of period can also be seen in the forest nearby.