In 1959, an earthquake devastated what remained of the wall, leaving only the four city gates. These are the most well-preserved examples of Ching citywall in Taiwan, and are considered a class ='Qword'>Class 2 artifact.
民國四十八年，一場大地震更將殘存的城垣完全震垮，僅留下四座城門，是台灣現存最完整的清代古城，被列為二級古蹟。