Beihai Tunnel (Beigan)

Coordinates: 26°12′46.9″N 119°58′57.1″E / 26.213028°N 119.982528°E / 26.213028; 119.982528

Beihai Tunnel
Overview
Official name 北海坑道
Location Beigan, Lienchiang, Fujian, Republic of China
Operation
Opened 1968
Technical
Length 550 meters
Width 9–15 meters

The Beihai Tunnel (Chinese: 北海坑道; pinyin: Běihǎi Kēngdào) is a tunnel in Banli Village, Beigan Township, Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Republic of China.[1]

History

The tunnel was created in 1968, few years after the end of Second Taiwan Strait Crisis in 1958 between Republic of China Armed Forces and People's Liberation Army. The construction lasted for around 3 years and claimed the lives of over 100 soldiers. After the Matsu National Scenic Area Administration was established, it took over the management of the tunnel. It renovated the interior of the tunnel and neighboring tourist spots, built access road and protective railings.

Features

The tunnel is 550 meters long and 9–15 meters wide. Visitors are able to ride canoe along the tunnel.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Beihai Tunnel (Beigan) - Matsu National Scenic Area". Matsu-nsa.gov.tw. 2010-01-20. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
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