Liouguei Tunnels Explained

Liouguei Tunnels
Official Name:	六龜隧道
Location:	Liouguei, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates:	22.9444°N 120.6346°W
Opened:	1937
Closed:	1992
Reopened:	September 2017
Length:	792 meters (total)

The Liouguei Tunnels are six tunnels in Liouguei District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

History

The tunnels were originally constructed during the Japanese rule of Taiwan during the road construction in 1937 to facilitate the transportation of Camphor and logs from the region. The tunnels were later abandoned in 1992 after the completion of Provincial Highway 27A.^[1] In September 2017, the Forestry Bureau reopened three tunnels to visitors.^[2]

Ecology

The tunnels are currently inhabited by bats and swallows.^[2]

Technical specifications

The tunnels have a total combined length of 792 meters.^[1]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Salmonsen. Renée. Abandoned tunnels in Kaohsiung, Taiwan turned into eco-habitat. 16 February 2018. Taiwan News. 19 February 2018.
2. Web site: Liouguei Tunnels prove popular visitor attraction. 16 February 2018. Taipei Times. 19 February 2018.