Tunnel Of Love In Ukraine, A Less Well Known Romantic Destination In The World

Illustration of a tunnel of love in Ukraine (Unsplash / Vladyslav Sokha)

JAKARTA - Compared to other romantic places, the Tunnel of Love in Ukraine is less well known to the world. Tunnel of Love is in the Klevan region of western Ukraine. This tunnel of love is a line of industrial railroad tracks connecting Klevan and Orzhiv.

It is called a tunnel because the tall green trees are curved with a winding path that is 3 to 5 kilometers long. Why is it called the Tunnel of Love?

Many couples believe in the myths of this shady and romantic destination. By crossing the tracking path, dreams, hopes, and pure love will come true. From Kyiv to the Tunnel of Love it takes four hours with a distance of 350 kilometers.

If you look at the landscape, it looks as if this tunnel of love is endless. This visual illusion is the most likely reason why it is said to represent expectations about the romantic relationship of visiting couples.

Nobody requires completing the journey from the starting point to the finish. Visitors can walk as much as they can while enjoying the chirping of wild birds and feeling a little bit from the local mosquitoes.

Yes, many visitors feel the shade of this destination as well as the mosquito bites. So it is recommended to use mosquito repellent lotion to stay comfortable enjoying this romance.

As reported by Atlas Obscura, the Tunnel of Love is also known as the Green Mile Tunnel. The trains carrying wood to the fiberboard factory passes three times a day.

It is best to visit in summer and spring because, in both seasons, the railroad trees will be at the top of the shade. In autumn the leaves are colorful while in winter the snow effect makes the scenery even less captivating.

Although it is beautiful all year round, it is best recommended to visit in late spring to mid-autumn.

After the train crosses the curved trees, it will close as if it didn't close the track. Quoting from Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty, that this is the effect of the Cold War. Well, the trees on both sides were intentionally planted to hide the path.

The name Tunnel of Love was given by local residents. Because it is like being in a fairy tale, the tunnel of love is the most appropriate term. There is not much information about the history of this place, but there are destination lists around the Tunnel of Love.

Although there are no historical records about this romantic destination abroad, thousands of couples enjoy a honeymoon by visiting the Tunnel of Love every year. Not only couples but family groups from various countries are also interested in enjoying a beautiful situation full of love vibes.