Japanese tunnels near Blacks Link (2010-02-15 #3) [????- ]
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After the two short tunnels we saw earlier, we didn't expect much from this. But the fact there was a breeze indicated there would be at least one other exit open.
Just after the entrance there's an alcove on the right, then after a short traight the tunnel takes a sharp right. Corners were used to limit the effects of shots / explosions / flamethrowers from the entrance on people further into the tunnel.
On the second corner there's a wider area that could have been suitable for storage or sleeping.
The most unusual feature is where the tunnel drops down and around almost like a spiral staircase.
You'll see one entrance that has been completely blocked with soil from a collapse, and a tunnel that was never completed. I wonder if that blocked entrance is visible from the outside?
When we emerge, we've traveled right under the ridge, and come out quite a lot lower down than where we went in.
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Directions
I've been asked how to find this tunnel. If you're walking east along Black's Link, there's a ridge leading off south to your right. You can see it on the satellite view above.
The first section of the ridge is flat & quite wide. I think there is some exercise equipment there too. Further south, but still on roughly the same level, it narrows to a trail. Along that narrower section, the entrance to the tunnel is just off to the right (west) of the trail. If you walk along that section of the trail looking over the edge, you should be able to find it.
Stay safe - make sure you go with a friend, and let someone else know where you're going.
Regards, David
Any photos of that spiral
Any photos of that spiral part of the tunnel, or any video?
When you said you came out from the other side of the ridge, did you mean from the east of the ridge? How far apart were those two entrances viewing from the satellite?
I've updated the video link
I've updated the video link so it works again.
I'm sorry it's been 10 years since we visited, so I don't remember clearly, but from the description I'd say that yes, we went in on the west side of the ridge, and emerged lower down on the east side.
H Lo, I think I have a photo
H Lo, I think I have a photo or video of the spiral staircase. It is not a complete spiral, I will try to find it.
The tunnel bisects through a ridge and the two exists are on opposite sides (with the east side being slightly lower as it is at the bottom end of the spiral staircase). If you are trying to find the tunnel the entrance on the west side is right below the trail from the blacks link exercise area to the power line/picnic tables overlooking Wong Chuk Hang area. It has some Japanese bricks scattered around, presumably for a loophole like entrance.
Total satellite distance between the two exits is probably ~20 meters.
Looking forward for your
David, thanks for the new link ...
Iloveoldhk,
Looking forward for your video.