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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

NameQingshui Lighthouse
CityTaichung City
CountryTaiwan
Coordinates24.2898955, 120.516937
Year of construction1934
Eventsnotable events such as shipwrecks or rescues
Historic significanceessential part of Taichung City's cultural heritage
Storiesanecdotes, myths, or legends related to the lighthouse
Architectural stylewhite, cylindrical body with a red roof and a distinctive lantern room
Focal height30
Tower height14
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionby car or public transportation from the city center
Accessibletrue
Parkingtrue
View descriptionscenic views of the coastline and the nearby Qingshui Bay
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractionsQingshui Cultural Center, Qingshui Night Market
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Automatedfalse