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西洞尾燈塔(XīDòngWěiDiànTǎ)

9FVR+CX Taiwan, 澎湖縣望安鄉水垵村

Name and Location

The West Cape Lighthouse, also known as 西洞尾燈塔 (Xī Dòng Wěi Diàn Tǎ), is located in Taiwan, specifically in Penghu County, Wang'an Township, and Waterou Village. This vital maritime aid has been guiding ships safely through the treacherous waters of the Taiwan Strait for over unknown.

Construction and History

The West Cape Lighthouse was constructed during the unknown century and has a rich history dating back to unknown. It currently operates as a functional aid to navigation, providing crucial guidance to mariners and coastal communities.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive 15 meters (49.2 feet) tall and features an architectural style of unknown. Its construction materials include unknown.

Light and Navigation

The West Cape Lighthouse emits a light with the characteristic pattern Fl(3)W.15s, serving as a beacon for mariners navigating through the Taiwan Strait.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the lighthouse and explore its surroundings. The lighthouse is accessible by car or bus from Penghu City, with a 30-minute drive. From there, take the Wang'an Township Road to reach Waterou Village.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the Taiwan Strait and the surrounding coastal landscape. The area is characterized by rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes are available about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates automatically, using unknown. It continues to provide critical guidance to mariners and coastal communities. No AIS or radar installation is present.

Further Information

  • * Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (local time)
  • * Entrance Fee: [Insert fee]
  • * Guided Tours: Available upon request
  • * On-Site Facilities: Restrooms, picnic areas

Nearby Attractions

  • Penghu Lighthouse Museum: A nearby museum showcasing the history and significance of lighthouses in Taiwan.
  • Wang'an Township Beaches: Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or water sports on one of the many beautiful beaches in Wang'an Township.

Note

Please note that some details may be unavailable or require further research.

Details

Name西洞尾燈塔(XīDòngWěiDiànTǎ)
CityWang'anTownship,WaterouVillage
CountryTaiwan
Coordinates23.3935075, 119.4924174
Year of construction[Insertyear]
Events
Historic significance
Keeper stories
Stories
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height15meters(49.2feet)
Landscape typeRockycoastlines,sandybeaches,andlushvegetation
View descriptionThelighthouseoffersbreathtakingviewsoftheTaiwanStraitandthesurroundingcoastallandscape.
FacilitiesRestrooms,picnicareas
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range