Bitoujiao Lighthouse, Maritime beacon at Bitou Cape, Taiwan
Bitoujiao Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete structure about 12 meters tall with a white exterior, double balconies, and a lantern room at the top. The tower stands on a clifftop and overlooks the coastal waters to mark shipping routes along the eastern shore.
The original tower was built in 1897 as a hexagonal iron structure during Japanese rule. After destruction in World War II, it was rebuilt in 1971 with the concrete structure that stands today.
The name Bitou refers to a nose tip in Chinese, describing the pointed geographic shape where this lighthouse guides ships passing along Taiwan's northeastern waters.
Access to the lighthouse is through hiking trails near Bitou Elementary School, with paths winding through local forest and coastal cliffs. Comfortable walking shoes and some time are needed to reach the tower on the hillside and explore the surrounding terrain.
In early morning hours, sunlight illuminates the geological formations along the cliff edge, casting dynamic shadows across the rock surfaces. This natural lighting reveals the layered stone structures and makes the location exceptional for photography and observation.
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