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WildGooseLighthouse

207, Taiwan, New Taipei City, Wanli District, 港東路167-1號

Name and Location

The Wild Goose Lighthouse (野柳燈桿) is located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of meters and features a focal height of.

Construction and History

The Wild Goose Lighthouse was built in. The structure has been guiding mariners since its construction.

Architecture and Materials

The Wild Goose Lighthouse features an architectural style characterized by, which have withstood the test of time.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light emits a characteristic pattern of to help guide ships through the treacherous waters surrounding Taiwan. The light range extends for nautical miles, providing vital assistance to mariners.

Accessibility and Visiting

While the Wild Goose Lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, it has been repurposed as a tourist attraction. Visitors can access the site by following. The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views of the Taiwan Strait and the coastline.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the lighthouse's observation deck, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Taiwan Strait, the coastline, and the surrounding landscape. The unique environment is characterized by.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The Wild Goose Lighthouse has been steeped in local folklore, with stories passed down through generations about its role in guiding ships to safety. The lighthouse played a crucial role in aiding vessels navigating the treacherous waters surrounding Taiwan during.

Technical and Operational Details

Originally operated manually, the lighthouse was automated in. Today, it is maintained by. The lighthouse has been equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) and radar installation.

Further Information

  • Visitors can access the lighthouse from on weekdays and weekends. The entrance fee is, and guided tours are available upon request.
  • The Wild Goose Lighthouse is situated near other popular attractions, including and.

Details

NameWildGooseLighthouse
CityWanliDistrict
CountryTaiwan
Coordinates25.2137341, 121.6975966
Year of construction[insertyear]
EventsaidingvesselsnavigatingthetreacherouswaterssurroundingTaiwanduring[insertsignificanthistoricalevent]
Historic significancerecognizedforitshistoricalsignificanceandculturalimportance
Keeper stories
Stories[Insertstory1],[Insertstory2]
Architectural style[insertarchitecturalstyle]
Construction material[insertconstructionmaterials]
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]meters
Landscape typeuniqueenvironmentcharacterizedby[insertenvironmentalfeatures]
View descriptionpanoramicviewsoftheTaiwanStrait,thecoastline,andthesurroundinglandscape
Facilities
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic,e.g.,Fl(3)W.15s]
Light range[insertdistance]nauticalmiles