The tunnel runs through 1,700 m high cliffs, dug by hand for 5 years

A 1.2 km-long, steep tunnel dug entirely by hand, the only path leading to the village that is over 600 years old.

A 1.2km-long, vertical tunnel dug entirely by hand, the only passage leading to the more than 600-year-old village.

Lying precariously on the mountain, dubbed the 'most remote and dangerous place' in China, Quach Luong village is in such a remote place. The only path to the village so far is only a tunnel through a 1,700 m high cliff.

Picture 1 of The tunnel runs through 1,700 m high cliffs, dug by hand for 5 years

Quach Luong village is almost isolated from the world due to its rugged terrain.

It was a 1.2 km-long tunnel, dug by hand for five years, connecting the village over 600 years old with the outside world.

Picture 2 of The tunnel runs through 1,700 m high cliffs, dug by hand for 5 years

Go through the tunnel.

Deep in the Thai Hanh Son mountain range, Henan province, China, Quach Luong village is almost isolated by the rugged terrain.

Before the Quach Luong Tunnel was born, the only way to get out was to climb through a valley with steep, steep cliffs and then cross a path of 720 stone steps. The path is so rugged that even the experienced indigenous people feel frightened.

Picture 3 of The tunnel runs through 1,700 m high cliffs, dug by hand for 5 years

A tunnel through a cliff is dug manually, connecting the village to the outside world.

For a long time living in isolation, in 1972, the villagers sent out 13 healthy young people, embarking on the construction of a tunnel through the cliff. Without the support of modern machinery, the young group used hammers to smash dozens of tons of stone.

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The tunnel is dangerous when viewed from above.

5 years of continuous work, a tunnel with the same name as the village appeared. The road was completed in May 1977, but only wide enough for two cars to move very slowly to avoid each other. However, in the twisted tunnel sections, if the driver does not remember the road and is experienced enough, it is easy to plunge into the surrounding area because the blind spot of the bend.

Ever since the tunnel, everything was rudimentary at first, but it was enough for business. The old village became famous and attracted tourists. Presently, there are 13 statues carved in the village still simulating images of 13 young people who have made merits in digging mountains into tunnels.

Picture 5 of The tunnel runs through 1,700 m high cliffs, dug by hand for 5 years

Along the tunnel is carved with windows to ventilate, air.

Along the tunnel, there are 35 windows to fill with soil and rock, allowing light to enter and air to circulate inside. Thanks to this artificial construction, travel has become much more convenient than before.

Quach Luong village is located about 120km north of Zhengzhou city, in the Wanxianshan scenic area. Visitors can come here by train, taking the train at the nearest Xinxiang train station. When stopping at Huixian town, continue to take the bus to Wanxianshan scenic area.

Picture 6 of The tunnel runs through 1,700 m high cliffs, dug by hand for 5 years

The village more than 600 years old is promoting tourism to welcome guests.

Update 11 December 2019
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