Name and Location

The Unnamed Navigational Light at Magang Street (Qiyuan) is located in Gongliao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The address is No. 38, Magang St, Fúlían Village (福連里), Gongliao District, New Taipei City 22841, Taiwan. The coordinates are 25°00′27.2″ N, 122°02′06.9″ E.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction is unknown, but it is believed to be in the mid- to late-20th century. The light's official name has not been recorded in publicly available sources. The architecture style is functional utilitarian, with a cylindrical or square concrete post supporting the lantern.

Architecture and Materials

The light stands on a low concrete platform just off Provincial North Coastal Highway (北部濱��公路), overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The materials used are reinforced concrete base and tower, with metal lantern housing and glass panes.

Light and Navigation

The focal height is unknown, but based on photographic proportions, it is likely under 10 meters above sea level. The nominal range is presumed to be 5-8 nautical miles (speculation). The light characteristic is not officially recorded, but local boaters report a white flash every 6 or 10 seconds (unverified).

Accessibility and Visiting

The base platform is accessible on foot from Magang Street. There are no formal visitor facilities, stairway, or guardrails. Climbing onto the lantern post is discouraged. To reach the site by car/motorcycle, drive north on Provincial North Coastal Highway, turn east onto Magang Street at No. 38. Free roadside parking is available. Public transport options include taking a local taxi or scooter rental from Fulong Station (��隆) on TRA's Yilan Line.

Notable Views and Landscape

The light faces open Pacific, with a rocky shoreline interspersed with sandy coves. The eastern horizon often features fishing boats at dawn. At low tide, tidal pools reveal crabs and starfishes. Panoramic sea views are available from the site, as well as nearby hills planted with wind-pruned pines.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Local fishermen speak of "the lonely light" guiding them back during typhoon squalls, praising its reliability and joking that the lamp "never goes out" (oral tradition).

Technical and Operational Details

The light is presumed to be fully automated with a solar-charged lamp. It is currently active and shown on Taiwan Coastal Chart Series C-20 (edition 2018). The managing authority is the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration (TＣＧＡ), Northern Coast Precinct.

Further Information

https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/260052654. Taiwan Coastal Chart Series (C-20), Taiwan Hydrographic Office. Taiwan Coast Guard Administration website: tcga.gov.tw (site map). Local government visitor information: New Taipei City Tourism Department (english.tp.gov.tw).