Lanyu Lighthouse

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Lanyu Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse on Orchid Island, Taiwan

The cylindrical concrete tower of Lanyu Lighthouse rises 14.8 meters high, featuring white paint and a black dome at its summit point.

The Maritime and Port Bureau constructed this navigational structure in 1982 to enhance maritime safety in the waters surrounding Orchid Island.

The lighthouse represents an integral part of maritime heritage for the indigenous communities of Orchid Island, serving as a connection to their seafaring traditions.

Visitors need to take a ferry from Taitung City to Orchid Island before reaching the lighthouse, which emits four white flashes every 24 seconds.

The light beam reaches a focal height of 216.5 meters with a luminous intensity of 1.2 million candlepower, visible up to 48.3 kilometers at sea.

Location: Taitung County

Inception: 1982

Height: 14.8 m

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 22.08130,121.50300

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:51

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