Baishajia Lighthouse, Maritime navigational landmark in Guanyin District, Taiwan.
Baishajia Lighthouse is a brick tower standing about 28 meters tall on Taiwan's northwestern coast in Guanyin District. The white structure with its black lantern top features an observation balcony and houses a working optical system inside that has operated continuously since the early 1900s.
The tower was built in 1902 during Japan's administration of Taiwan and ranked among the early navigation structures constructed along the island's coast. Damage from World War II led to significant changes in its structure and required substantial restoration work in the following decades.
The lighthouse stands as a symbol of Taiwan's maritime heritage and the island's dependence on shipping routes for trade and connection. Today, visitors can see how the structure remains tied to the island's coastal identity and serves as a gathering point for those interested in navigation history.
Access to the lighthouse is generally available, though visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the interior stairs can be steep and narrow. Plan your visit during clear weather when the coastal views from the observation deck are best and the climbing conditions are safest.
The lighthouse still operates with an original Fresnel lens, a complex optical device designed to send signals far across the water to warn ships at sea. Few visitors realize that this Victorian-era technology functions on the same principles it did over a century ago and represents an early form of automation.
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