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橋嘴排 Kiu Tsui Pai

976M+VR Sai Kung, Hong Kong

Name and Location

The Kiu Tsui Pai Lighthouse is located in Sai Kung, Hong Kong, situated on the southeastern coast of Hong Kong at coordinates 22°21′45″ N, 114°17′1″ E. The surrounding landscape features rocky shores and dense vegetation.

Construction and History

The Kiu Tsui Pai Lighthouse was constructed in 1875 during the colonial era. It serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners. Although specific details about its architectural style are not available, it likely features a traditional design characteristic of Hong Kong's colonial-era lighthouses.

Architecture and Materials

The exact materials used in the construction of the Kiu Tsui Pai Lighthouse are unknown. However, the structure stands at an approximate height of 5 meters (16 feet), with a focal height of unknown value.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a white light that flashes every 10 seconds and has a range of approximately 5 nautical miles, serving as an aid to navigation for mariners.

Accessibility and Visiting

As of the last available information (2009-11-12), the lighthouse still functions as an aid to navigation but is not a publicly accessible site. Visitors cannot enter the structure or the surrounding area.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Kiu Tsui Pai Lighthouse stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the South China Sea, with dense vegetation and rugged coastlines surrounding it. The scenic views of the sea are also notable.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

There is no recorded information about the technical and operational details of the Kiu Tsui Pai Lighthouse.

Further Information

The nearby Sai Kung District offers various attractions, including beaches, hiking trails, and scenic views.

Details

Name橋嘴排 Kiu Tsui Pai
CitySai Kung
CountryHong Kong
Coordinates22.3621333, 114.2846167
Year of construction1875
Tower height5
Heritage statusfalse
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typerocky coast
View description
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractionsbeaches, hiking trails, scenic views
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic{"color":"white","duration":10,"range":5}
Automatedtrue