Qionglin Battle Tunnel Introduction
The Qionglin Combat Tunnel, measuring 1,355 meters in length, is the largest civil defense tunnel in Kinmen. This complex network of tunnels is located underground in Qionglin Village and features 12 entrances, which connect to important buildings within the village and lead to the machine gun embankments outside the village. The entrance is directly below the Qionglin Village Office. The Qionglin Combat Tunnel was constructed in 1976 as a defensive facility during the standoff period between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Inside the tunnel, there are command posts, machine gun emplacements, and wells, all prepared for prolonged combat. The dim lighting within the tunnel creates a slightly disorienting effect, while the narrow, maze-like corridors lead to various areas. When visiting Qionglin, it is worth taking a walk through the Qionglin Combat Tunnel to experience the tense atmosphere of wartime and the hard work that went into building the tunnel.
