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.

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

History

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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

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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

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

See also

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References

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  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.