Beihai Tunnel (Beigan) Explained

Beihai Tunnel
Official Name:北海坑道
Location:Beigan, Lienchiang, Taiwan
Coordinates:26.213°N 119.9825°W
Opened:1968
Length:550 meters
Width:9–15 meters

The Beihai Tunnel is a tunnel in Banli village, Beigan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.[1]

History

The tunnel was opened in 1968 for amphibious landing, 10 years after the end of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis between the Republic of China Armed Forces and the 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, building an access road and protective railings.[2]

Features

The tunnel is 550 meters long and 9–15 meters wide. Visitors were once able to ride canoe along the tunnel but for several years the site has been closed to visitors due to falling rocks rendering it dangerous.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beihai Tunnel (Beigan) - Matsu National Scenic Area . Matsu-nsa.gov.tw . 2010-01-20 . 2014-04-22.
  2. News: Kelly. Her. 1 July 2018. Islands of Inspiration. Taiwan Today. 25 September 2019.
  3. Web site: Beihai Tunnel (Beigan). Taiwan Medical Travel. January 2014 . 29 September 2021.