Beihai Tunnel (Dongyin)
The Beihai Tunnel (Chinese: 北海坑道; pinyin: Běihǎi Kēngdào) is a tunnel in Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.
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| Official name | 北海坑道 |
| Location | Dongyin, Lienchiang, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 26°21′33.9″N 120°29′08.0″E |
| Start | 1968 |
| End | 1970 |
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| Length | 148 meters |
History
The construction of the tunnel started in 1968 by the armed forces and it was completed in 1970. It was constructed by hand and dynamite.[1] In February 2001, the tunnel was handed over from the military to Matsu National Scenic Area Administration it was then later renovated by the administration. It was opened to the public in August 2001.[2]
Architecture
The tunnel spans over 193 meters long, 10 meters wide and 12 meters high. At the end of the tunnel, there are statues of eight workers who perished during the construction.[2]
See also
References
- Saunders, Richard (22 September 2017). "Off the Beaten Track: Dongyin Island: The Northern Frontier". Taipei Times. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- "Beihai Tunnel (Dongyin)". Taiwan Medical Travel. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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