Xiziwan tunnel

Xiziwan tunnel is an important road connecting xiziwan and Gushan District of Kaohsiung City, and its cave like architecture has special historical and cultural significance. In the past, it was used as an air raid shelter when the US army bombed in the Second World War. Xiziwan tunnel passes through Chaishan. The whole tunnel can be divided into front, middle and back sections.

Xiziwan tunnel

Xiziwan tunnel is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is 260 meters long, 6 meters wide and 3.6 meters high. It can be divided into three sections: front, middle and back. The entrance of the tunnel at both ends is cast with concrete to imitate the stone arch ring.

brief introduction

Architectural features

The combination of the special significance of geographical location and history can not only highlight its cultural value, but also serve as a model for the future development of cave architecture.

Historical evolution

In 1927 (Showa 2), it was developed and built by mitjiro Haino, and completed in October of the next year. The tunnel is 260 meters in length, 6 meters in width and 3.6 meters in height. It can be divided into front, middle and back sections. The entrance of both ends of the tunnel is made of stone like arch ring by pouring concrete. The tunnel, formerly known as Shoushan tunnel, was used as an air raid shelter during US bombing. The combination of the special significance of its geographical location and history can not only highlight its cultural value, but also serve as a model for the future development of cave architecture.

Tourism characteristics

"Xiziwan tunnel and large air raid shelter" has its special geographical significance combined with history, which can highlight its cultural value. From the perspective of the overall development in the future, the cave building form has a typical role.

Other related

The fixed land area is 3120 square meters, No. 121, 121-11 and 128, the second section of South drum section, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City

Address: Linhai 2nd Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Longitude: 120.26967018843

Latitude: 22.624587899616