Bitoujiao Lighthouse, Maritime beacon at Bitou Cape, Taiwan
The round concrete tower of Bitoujiao Lighthouse stands 12.3 meters high with a white exterior, double balcony, and lantern at the summit point.
Built in 1897 during Japanese rule as an iron hexagonal structure, the lighthouse underwent reconstruction in 1971 following destruction during World War II.
The name Bitou translates to nose tip in Chinese, reflecting the pointed geographic formation where the lighthouse guides vessels along Taiwan's northeastern coast.
The lighthouse light system operates on mains electricity at 65.3 meters focal height, projecting beams visible up to 30.7 kilometers across maritime routes.
Visitors reach the lighthouse through hiking paths near Bitou Elementary School, where morning rays illuminate geological formations and coastal cliffs.
Location: Bitou Village
Inception: 1897
GPS coordinates: 25.12889,121.92363
Latest update: March 16, 2025 16:55
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