Qiding Tunnels

Qiding Tunnels
Overview
Official name崎頂一、二號隧道
LocationZhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Coordinates24°43′36.5″N 120°52′30.9″E / 24.726806°N 120.875250°E / 24.726806; 120.875250

The Qiding Tunnels (traditional Chinese: 崎頂一、二號隧道; simplified Chinese: 崎顶一、二号隧道; pinyin: Qídǐng Yī, Èr Hào Suìdào) are two former railway tunnels in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.

History

The two tunnels were built during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. During the World War II, one of the tunnel wall was damaged by bomb.[1] In 2005, the tunnels were listed as historical site.[2]

Architecture

The tunnels were built with red brick for their interior walls.[1] There are also many holes found inside one of the tunnels caused by gun fight during the Second World War.[2]

Transportation

The tunnels are accessible within walking distance northeast of Qiding Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Qiding Twin Tunnels". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Qiding Tunnels". Miaoli Travel. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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