Linyuan Cingshueiyan Former Japanese Military Tunnel Explained

Linyuan Cingshueiyan Former Japanese Military Tunnel
Official Name:	清水巖原日軍戰備坑道
Location:	Linyuan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates:	22.5258°N 120.3889°W
Opened:	1943

The Linyuan Cingshueiyan Former Japanese Military Tunnel is a tunnel in Fongshan Hill, Linyuan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

History

The tunnel was built in 1943 by the Imperial Japanese Army during the Japanese rule of Taiwan to fend off the landing of United States Armed Forces.^[1]

Geology

The tunnel stretches from Linnei Village through Fongshan Ciouling and ends in Fongbitou in Jhongmen Village.^[1] Part of the tunnel which is largely intact is around the Longpan Cave.^[2]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Former Japanese Military Tunnel, Linyuan Cingshueiyan. Bureau of Cultural Affairs Kaohsiung City Government. 10 November 2016.
2. Web site: Longpan Cave. Linyuan District Office, Kaohsiung City. 10 November 2016.