hasn't heard of Hayao Miyazaki must have seen his animation. Every scene in the manga is painted by Hayao Miyazaki with his own eyes. Today I will take you to the Secret Realm Station to see the scenes in the animation world of Miyazaki and look for the playful and round cute figures of Totoro.
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Qiding Station is located between Zhunan and Xiangshan/Wanquan Taiwan Tourism Network special correspondent Chen Jianan photographed by Chen Jianan |
Qiding Tunnel is located next to Qiding Station. Because the bicycle lane is quite complete, many riders take their bicycles to gather and ride. Of course, they can also choose to walk and arrive within ten minutes from the train station.
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Free top can choose to walk on the Taiwan Railway or ride a bicycle path/play the Taiwan Tourism Network special correspondent Chen Jianan Photo |
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From time to time there are trains whistling by/play the Taiwan Tourism Network special correspondent Chen Jianan |
The trail is laid along the railway tracks, and various trains whistling by from time to time. If you are lucky, you can see various novel models. Many railway fans are even standing in front of the fence for a long time and unable to extricate themselves. You can look around along the trail and you can pass through the long and short "child tunnel" and reach the end of the straight trail.
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Like a secret place that is isolated from the world/play the whole Taiwan Travel Network special correspondent Chen Jianan photographed |
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The Qiding Tunnel without traffic interference is very suitable for leisurely walking/playing all Taiwan Travel Network special correspondent Chen Jianan |
The straight tunnel is completely free from traffic interference, very suitable for the whole family to take the old and help the young to take leisurely walking. The green shade on the side completely enjoys the fragrance of nature, and the heart-shaped leaves under the tree fantasize that the chinchilla hides under the bottom and watches secretly.
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Imagine chinchilla peeking under the green leaves/playing the whole Taiwan Travel Network special correspondent Chen Jianan photographed |
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not only relaxing travel, but also easy to take beautiful photos/play all-round travel network special reporter Chen Jianan |
The two Qiding mother tunnels are about 50 meters apart, one long and one short, so they are known as the "child mother tunnel". They are currently one of the few double-line railway tunnels and are also the only old railway double-line mother tunnel in Miaoli County. There are still historical traces left by World War II aircraft bombing and chasing trains at the entrance of the tunnel.
strolls between the tunnels, imagining that you are like a divine hidden girl. The entire tunnel is a comic scene that is imagined, walking through the virtual and real world.
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No navigation or direction, just follow the tracks/play the whole Taiwan Tourism Network special correspondent Chen Jianan photographed |
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m11m11m1 1 Don’t forget to climb the trail next to you and look at the entire railway and coastline/play all Taiwan Tourism Network special reporter Chen Jianan |
A journey to the top can not only climb high and enjoy the beautiful view of the sky and sea, but also be surrounded by green shade and isolate from the world. Put aside many worries, the tunnel is even cooler, it is a natural air-conditioned room that hides from the scorching heat. You can easily arrive on the train without driving or riding a bike!
Traffic Guide
[Popular Transportation Suggestions]
Take the Taiwan Railway to Qiding Station to reach
[Driving by yourself]
drive the country number No. 3 to Xiangshan exit lower exchange → connect to the Taiwan 61 line to get there.
[Tourism Information]
Qidingzimu Tunnel
Address: Qidingli, Zhunan Town, Miaoli County
Opening hours: Open all day