Explore the region
About Cao Cao Troop Tunnels
Their familiar name connects them with Cao Cao in local tradition, while the main surviving structure dates to the Song and Yuan periods; the earliest construction date remains uncertain. Narrow brick corridors, including passages arranged on two levels, form the most tangible part of the experience. The wider network radiates from Dayushou towards the old city's four gates, linking the underground layout with the streets and defences above.
What to look for
- The narrow brick-built passageways.
- Sections with upper and lower passages.
- The relationship between the tunnels' branching layout and the old city's four directions.
Location & getting there
Getting to Cao Cao Troop Tunnels
Check which interiors and courtyards are accessible. Active places of worship and protected monuments may have different visitor rules.
- Search for 曹操运兵道 with 亳州市 and 谯城区.
Find Cao Cao Troop Tunnels
曹操运兵道 · 谯城区
No reliable map pin yet: search by the Chinese name.
Sources & visit information
The linked sources support the identity and background described in this introduction. Opening hours, admission, activity availability and exact arrival arrangements have not been comprehensively checked. Confirm current visitor information with the venue; the original catalogue locality and editorial review flag are retained.