The Old Caoling Tunnel () is a

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History

The tunnel was originally constructed as a

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which was inaugurated in February 1924. It was then later on converted into a cycleway when the new railway tunnel was constructed in parallel with the old one. The new tunnel was opened in 1986 and the old tunnel was abandoned. Years later, the tunnel was turned into a

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by Northeast Coast and Yilan National Scenic Area Administration. The tunnel was then reopened on 10 August 2009.

Architecture

The cycleway path inside the tunnel was designed in a style of a track. The tunnel was originally lit with

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and now is lit with fluorescent strip lights and a few low energy bulbs in replica lanterns 2020. The entrance features some artworks. The tunnel stretches for a length of 2.167 km.

Transportation

The tunnel is accessible by bus from

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of Taiwan Railways.

References

1924 establishments in Taiwan Cycleways in Taiwan Buildings and structures in New Taipei Railway tunnels in Taiwan Tourist attractions in New Taipei Transportation in New Taipei Tunnels completed in 1924 {{Taiwan-struct-stub

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