Underground City, Cold War bunker in Beijing, China
The underground network spans 85 kilometers of tunnels beneath Beijing's streets, incorporating shelter spaces, storage areas, and emergency facilities.
The construction began in 1969 during heightened tensions between China and the Soviet Union, requiring ten years to complete the massive subterranean complex.
The facility reflects Chinese military architecture of the 1970s, with reinforced concrete passages designed to protect 300,000 residents from potential nuclear strikes.
Before its closure in 2008, visitors accessed the bunker through an entrance at 62 West Damochang Street near Qianmen district.
The excavation of this underground complex generated so much soil that authorities created five artificial mountains in Beijing parks to manage the excess earth.
GPS coordinates: 39.89990,116.40600
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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