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The Qiding Tunnels () are two former railway tunnels in Zhunan Township,
Miaoli County Miaoli County (Mandarin Pinyin: ''miáo lì xiàn''; Hakka PFS: ''Mèu-li̍t-yen''; Hokkien POJ: ''Biâu-le̍k-koān'' or ''Miâu-le̍k-koān'') is a county in western Taiwan. Miaoli is adjacent with Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City to the nort ...
, Taiwan.


History

The two tunnels were built during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. During the World War II, one of the tunnel wall was damaged by bomb. In 2005, the tunnels were listed as historical site.


Architecture

The tunnels were built with red brick for their interior walls. There are also many walls found inside one of the tunnel caused by gun fight before.


Transportation

The tunnels are accessible within walking distance northeast of
Qiding Station Qiding railway station () is a railway station located in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. It is located on the West Coast line and is operated by Taiwan Railways. Around the station * Qiding Tunnels The Qiding Tunnels () are two ...
of Taiwan Railways.


See also

*
List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following: Attractions Historical buildings * Beihai Tunnel, Beigan () * Beihai Tunnel, Nangan () * Daxi Wude Hall () * Ete ...


References

{{commons category Buildings and structures in Miaoli County Railway tunnels in Taiwan Tourist attractions in Miaoli County