People's Republic of China
Specifically notable tunnels in the People's Republic of China include:
- Wushaoling Tunnel, 21 km long dual bore railway
- Zhongnanshan Tunnel, 18 km long dual bore roadway
- Fenghuoshan tunnel, at 5 km above sea level, the highest elevation rail tunnel in the world
Read more about this topic: List Of Tunnels By Location
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