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.
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| Official name | 崎頂一、二號隧道 |
| Location | Zhunan, Miaoli County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°43′36.5″N 120°52′30.9″E / 24.726806°N 120.875250°E |
History
editThe 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
editThe 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
editThe tunnels are accessible within walking distance northeast of Qiding Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Qiding Twin Tunnels". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Qiding Tunnels". Miaoli Travel. 21 April 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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