Andong_Tunnel

Andong Tunnel

Andong Tunnel

Tunnel in Dongyin, Lienchiang, Taiwan

The Andong Tunnel (Chinese: 安東坑道; pinyin: Āndōng Kēngdào) is a tunnel in Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.

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History

The tunnel was constructed in the 1970s by the Republic of China Armed Forces during the cold war with People's Liberation Army. In 2002, the tunnel was transferred to Matsu National Scenic Area Administration and subsequently renovated. It was finally opened to the public in 2004.[1]

Architecture

The tunnel path was constructed with 30 degrees angle downwards with 464 steps at a length of 260 meters. The tunnel itself is 640 meters long. It features military utilities, such as dormitories, ammunition depots, viewing platform etc.[2]

Geology

The tunnel was constructed through Mount Erchong.[1]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Andong Tunnel". Matsu National Scenic Area. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Andong Tunnel". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
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