Chenggong Tunnel

The calm and tranquil sea with the constant sound of waves is what characterizes the islands of Kinmen. Kinmen is best-known for its military associations, abandoned army tunnels, forts and underground harbors. The Chenggong Tunnel near the Chen Ching-Lan's Mansion is a typical coastal stronghold of Kinmen, where the maze-like tunnel through solid granite continues to tell the tangled history between Taiwan and China.

Going through the mountain and connects with Chenggong Village, the tunnel is very well equipped with facilities from the military command post, barracks to kitchens and toilets. Weapons such as guns and cannons are also stored here, making the Chenggong Tunnel “the one that sustains the military strength underground and makes full use of the firepower above the ground.”

What’s worth noting is that a section of the tunnel that arrives at Zhengyi Village Office was utilized as civil defence where citizens could provide assistance to military forces as well as to command the villagers to fight against the enemies during crossfires. This is where civilian and military coordination mechanisms were located and working together to defend the islands of Kinmen.