From Cold War Defense to Musical Haven: Taiwan's Historic Zhaishan Tunnel Transforms into Unique Concert Venue

Oct 22, 2025 12:38 pm CST

Taiwan's Zhaishan Tunnel, hand-carved during the Cold War as a military shelter, now hosts the acclaimed Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival where classical and traditional music performances take place on boats floating through the illuminated granite passageway. This unique cultural transformation symbolizes the journey from conflict to peace in this historically significant Taiwan-China borderland.