Name and Location

Guia Lighthouse, also known as 東望洋燈塔 (Chinese) or Farol da Guia (Portuguese), stands on the western slope of Guia Hill overlooking Macau's Inner Harbour at Rampa do Padre Vasconcelos, St. Lazarus' Parish, Macau, Macao. The lighthouse is located at coordinates 22°11′47.2″ N, 113��32′59.0″ E and can be found on the map link provided.

2. Construction and History

The Guia Lighthouse is one of the earliest coastal lights established by colonial Macau authorities in the mid- to late 19th century. Its exact date of construction is unknown. The lighthouse sits atop a hill and has been serving as a navigational aid for centuries, often described as a "guardian light" over Macau's harbour approach.

3. Architecture and Materials

The structure type is a masonry lighthouse tower, with an estimated height of 104.2 meters (above sea level). The materials used are likely granite or brick with a white exterior finish.

4. Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, the available data does not provide information on the light characteristic, range, or focal height. However, it is presumed that the lighthouse is automated, as manual operation ceased at an unspecified date. The Guia Lighthouse remains active as a navigational aid under Macau maritime authorities.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The exterior and surrounding parkland of Guia Hill are open to the public. Visitors can access the site by taking a short walk uphill from the Guia tram terminus or local bus stops on Estr. do Eng. Trigo. However, the tower itself is not open for general visitors.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse sits atop Guia Hill, which offers panoramic views of Macau peninsula and the Pearl River estuary. Visitors can also explore the nearby Guia Fortress and Chapel (17th century military complex), as well as the observation deck with breathtaking views.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Local legends tell stories of former keepers and shipwreck incidents near Hac Sá Beach, which are recorded in Portuguese-era archives. These tales add a touch of mystique to the lighthouse's history.

8. Technical and Operational Details

No technical details on construction year, tower height, light pattern, range, architect, or automation date are available in the provided data.

9. Further Information

• For more information, please visit OpenStreetMap relation "way/230576208", Wikidata entry Q3313058, Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Guia_Lighthouse_(Macau), and zh:東望洋燈塔 (Chinese-language Wikipedia).