Qingshui Lighthouse
436, Taiwan, Taichung City, Qingshui District, 北五路83號
Name and Location
The Qingshui Lighthouse is located in Taichung City, Taiwan, situated on the northern coast of the island.
2. Construction and History
The Qingshui Lighthouse was constructed in 1934 during the Japanese colonial era. The tower stands at a height of approximately 14 meters (46 feet) with a focal height of 30 meters (98 feet).
3. Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse features a white, cylindrical body with a red roof and a distinctive lantern room. Its unique architecture makes it an attractive landmark.
4. Light and Navigation
Although the Qingshui Lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, in its operational days, the lighthouse was equipped with a Fresnel lens and an alternating white-red light characteristic (Fl(3)W.15s). Today, its original light source has been replaced with modern LED technology.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds through a small parking lot and a short walkway. The surrounding area offers scenic views of the coastline and the nearby Qingshui Bay.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
- The nearby Qingshui District is home to several museums, parks, and historic sites, including the Qingshui Cultural Center and the Qingshui Night Market.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
No relevant stories or anecdotes are available about the Qingshui Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse was equipped with a Fresnel lens and an alternating white-red light characteristic (Fl(3)W.15s) in its operational days, but is no longer an active aid to navigation.
9. Further Information
For more information about the Qingshui Lighthouse, visit the Taiwan Maritime and Port Bureau website at <https://www.maritime.gov.tw/> or use Google Maps at <https://www.google.com/maps/>.
Details
Name | Qingshui Lighthouse |
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City | Taichung City |
Country | Taiwan |
Coordinates | 24.2898955, 120.516937 |
Year of construction | 1934 |
Events | notable events such as shipwrecks or rescues |
Historic significance | essential part of Taichung City's cultural heritage |
Stories | anecdotes, myths, or legends related to the lighthouse |
Architectural style | white, cylindrical body with a red roof and a distinctive lantern room |
Focal height | 30 |
Tower height | 14 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | by car or public transportation from the city center |
Accessible | true |
Parking | true |
View description | scenic views of the coastline and the nearby Qingshui Bay |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | Qingshui Cultural Center, Qingshui Night Market |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Automated | false |