Liugui Tunnel Introduction
The Liugui Tunnel is located within Shihba Louhan Mountain in the Liugui District. It was opened to traffic in October 1937. In the early days, the Liugui District was known for its abundant camphor trees, especially in the Shanping Experimental Forest Area. To solve the transportation barriers for harvesting camphor trees to produce camphor oil, the Japanese excavated the tunnel, which passes through the conglomerate terrain of Shihba Louhan Mountain. Early locals referred to it as "Liuzuokou." After the opening of the outer ring road in 1992, the tunnel was rarely used. In 2009, the Morakot typhoon heavily impacted the mountainous areas in central and southern Taiwan, causing river surges that washed away the roadbed. During the interruption of the outer ring road, rescue vehicles traveled through the abandoned Liugui Tunnel until the outer ring road was reopened. Currently, the Liugui Tunnel is part of the "Shihba Louhan Mountain Nature Reserve," and general tourists are prohibited from entering. To gain access, one must apply in advance to the Pingtung Forest District Office. It is recommended to stay for about 1 hour, utilizing professional guided services to appreciate the local cultural heritage.
