Project 816 (Fuling)
The world's largest man-made cave structure: a nuclear raw-material base of the Third Front construction begun in 1966, halted in 1984 and declassified and opened in 2002; 18 chambers stretching over 20 km form an "underground Great Wall", with the reactor hall and instrument rooms well preserved—a striking site of Third Front construction history...
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 09:00-16:30
- Ticket
- CNY 60
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The world's largest man-made cave structure: a nuclear raw-material base of the Third Front construction begun in 1966, halted in 1984 and declassified and opened in 2002; 18 chambers stretching over 20 km form an "underground Great Wall", with the reactor hall and instrument rooms inside well preserved—a striking site of Third Front construction history. Admission CNY 60, 09:00-16:30, self-drive or shuttle bus to Baitao Town, Fuling; the full visit takes about 2-3 hours, and temperatures inside the cave are low, so bring a jacket.
Getting there: Self-drive / shuttle bus to Baitao Town, Fuling
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