Liugui Tunnel Introduction
Liuqiu Tunnel is located within Shihpaorohanshan in Liuqiu District. It was opened to traffic in October 1937. In the early days, Liuqiu District was abundant in camphor trees, particularly in the Shanfan Experimental Forest area. To resolve transportation obstacles for logging camphor trees to produce camphor oil, the Japanese excavated the tunnel through the gravel terrain of Shihpaorohanshan, and it was initially referred to by locals as "Liuzokut". After the completion of the outer ring road in 1992, the tunnel saw little usage. In 2009, due to the impact of Typhoon Morakot, heavy rains caused rivers to swell and destroyed the roadbed, temporarily allowing rescue vehicles to drive through the abandoned Liuqiu Tunnel until the outer ring road was reopened. The tunnel is now part of the Liuqiu "Shihpaorohanshan Nature Reserve," and general visitors are prohibited from entering; those wishing to enter must apply in advance to the Pingtung Forest District Office. It is recommended to stay for about an hour and engage in professional guided tours to appreciate the local cultural heritage.
