Wushibie Tunnel was constructed in 1936, initially designed for two-way traffic. Due to the gradual increase in vehicle flow, the new Aogu Tunnel was completed in 1972. Consequently, Wushibie Tunnel was changed from two-way to one-way traffic, accommodating vehicles traveling north from Hualien, while the southbound traffic was managed by the new Aogu Tunnel. After the severe wind disaster in 1974, the coastal road suffered from serious landslides that were beyond repair. As a result, the Wushibie Tunnel, which bypasses Wushibie, was relieved of its responsibility for north-south traffic and faded into the forest. The path next to the Wushibie Tunnel, originally part of the coastal road, is now overgrown with weeds. Walking inside the Wushibie Tunnel gives a sensation of time displacement. It is open all year round, accessible 24/7.
Wushibie Tunnel
Wushibie Tunnel was constructed in 1936, initially designed for two-way traffic. Due to the gradual [...]
