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816 Project(Fuling 816 air-raid shelter)

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No pets allowed
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Address:
Baitao Town, Fuling District, Chongqing
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Phone:Ticket inquiry: +86-23-81816816

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Project 816, a top-secret nuclear military industrial cavern built during the Third Front construction period in the Cold War, is also the world's largest man-made cavern. Located inside the mountains of Baitao, Fuling, it was approved for construction by Premier Zhou Enlai in 1966 and was China's second nuclear material industrial base, specifically built to produce plutonium-239, the raw material for atomic bombs. Construction continued from 1966 to 1984, with over 60,000 people using rudimentary tools to hollow out the mountain; an entire generation dedicated their youth to this project. Eighteen large chambers and over 130 tunnels and shafts were carved into the mountain, reportedly exceeding 25 kilometers in length. The main chamber reaches a height of 79.6 meters and can withstand a megaton-level nuclear blast and an 8-magnitude earthquake. Construction was halted in 1984 due to the easing of international tensions. It was declassified in 2002 and partially opened to the public in 2010. After parking, visitors purchase tickets at the visitor center and then take a bus to the scenic area. From there, staff will guide visitors in groups through the open sections of the caves and facilities. Overall, it was alright, but the transfers were a bit confusing, and some seemed unnecessary. Overall, it's worth a visit, especially for families with children, as it allows them to experience firsthand the sacrifices made by our predecessors for national defense.

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