Liugui Tunnel Introduction
Liugui Tunnel is located within Shiba Luohan Mountain in Liugui District. It was opened to traffic in October 1937. In the early days, Liugui District was rich in camphor trees, especially in the Fanping Experimental Forest Area. To solve the transportation issues caused by the logging of camphor trees for camphor oil production, the Japanese excavated the tunnel through the gravel terrain of Shiba Luohan Mountain to construct Liugui Tunnel. In the past, locals referred to it as the "Six Caves." After the opening of the Outer Ring Road in 1992, this tunnel was rarely used. In 2009, due to the devastating Typhoon Morakot, the rising river water damaged the roadbed, and during the interruption of the Outer Ring Road, rescue vehicles traveled through the abandoned Liugui Tunnel until the Outer Ring Road reopened. Currently, the tunnel is within the Liugui "Shiba Luohan Mountain Natural Protection Area," and general visitors are prohibited from entering; advance application must be submitted to the Pingtung Forest District Office to gain access. It is recommended to stay for about 1 hour, accompanied by professional guided services, to appreciate the local cultural heritage.
