The Bitoujiao Lighthouse or Pitou Chiao Lighthouse (traditional Chinese: 鼻頭角燈塔; simplified Chinese: 鼻头角灯塔; pinyin: Bítóujiǎo Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse at Bitou Cape in Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan.[3]

Bitoujiao Lighthouse
Pitou Chiao

Location	Cape Bitoujiao Ruifang District New Taipei Taiwan
Coordinates	25°07′43.7″N 121°55′24.0″E
Tower
Constructed	1897 (first)
Construction	concrete tower
Height	12.3 metres (40 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower and lantern
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Northeast Coast National Scenic Area [1] [2]
Light
First lit	1971 (current)
Focal height	65.3 metres (214 ft)
Range	16.6 nautical miles (30.7 km; 19.1 mi)
Characteristic	Oc W 11s.

History

The lighthouse was originally built by the Japanese in 1897. In 1971, it was repaired due to damages caused by World War II.

Architecture

The lighthouse is a white concrete round tower with a height of 12.3 meters.

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
• List of lighthouses in Taiwan

References

External links

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