Zhongnanshan Tunnel is An Engineering Marvel in China's Shaanxi Province

The Zhongnanshan Tunnel, located in the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi Province of China, connects Xi’an and Ankang. Running beneath Mount Zhongnan, it is one of the longest tunnels in the world.

Zhongnanshan Tunnel

How long is Zhongnanshan Tunnel?

The Qinling Zhongnanshan Tunnel spans 18.02 km (11.19 miles), taking about 15 minutes to travel through. It is the longest tunnel in China and the country's leading two-tube road tunnel.

When was Zhongnanshan Tunnel built?

Inaugurated on 20 January 2007, the project cost 3.2 billion yuan (US$410 million). The tunnel is part of the national highway connecting Baotou in Inner Mongolia to Beihai in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It operates as a toll road. The tunnel is important for travelers and trade between northern and southern China.

Why is Zhongnanshan Tunnel so safe?

The tunnel features the world's most advanced lighting system for tunnels. Lights with various colors and patterns keep drivers alert. Artificial plants and images of clouds are projected onto the ceiling to reduce visual fatigue and make the drive more pleasant.
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