The Lanyu Lighthouse (traditional Chinese: 蘭嶼燈塔; simplified Chinese: 兰屿灯塔; pinyin: Lányǔ Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.[1][2]

Lanyu Lighthouse
蘭嶼燈塔

Location	Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan
Coordinates	22°04′52″N 121°30′11″E
Tower
Constructed	1982
Construction	concrete (tower)
Height	14.8 m (49 ft)
Shape	cylinder (tower)
Markings	white (tower, lantern), black (dome)
Operator	Maritime and Port Bureau
Light
Focal height	216.5 m (710 ft)
Range	26.1 nmi (48.3 km; 30.0 mi)
Characteristic	Fl(4) W 24s

History

The lighthouse was built in 1982.[3]

Architecture

The lighthouse emits four white flashes every 24 seconds with a luminous intensity of 1.2 million candlepower and nominal range of 25.1 nautical miles. This concrete lighthouse tower stands at 15 meters with lantern and gallery. It is painted in white for its all and black for its dome.[4]

See also

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

References

External links

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• Maritime and Port Bureau MOTC

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