西鼻嶼燈塔(XiNiLüLighthouse)
6C76+XF Taiwan, 澎湖縣七美鄉平和村
Name and Location
The Xi Ni Lü Lighthouse is located at 6C76+XF, Taiwan, Penghu County, Qimei Township, situated on the picturesque West Cape of Penghu Island.
Construction and History
Built in 1934 during the Japanese colonial era, the Xi Ni Lü Lighthouse was constructed with a blend of Western and local influences. Its architectural style reflects the cultural exchange between Taiwan and Japan at that time.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands approximately unknown meters tall, with a focal height of unknown meters.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light characteristic is described as Fl(3)W.15s, indicating a flashing white light every 15 seconds, with three flashes per sequence.
Accessibility and Visiting
Although the Xi Ni Lü Lighthouse was once an important aid to navigation for mariners, it has since been decommissioned and converted into a museum and tourist attraction. Visitors can access the site by following the signs from Qimei Township or taking a guided tour.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated on a scenic coastal area with stunning views of the Taiwan Strait. The surrounding landscape features rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Heritage Status
The Xi Ni Lü Lighthouse is considered a significant cultural and historic landmark in Taiwan. While it has undergone changes over the years, its heritage value remains intact, making it an important part of the country's maritime history.
Technical and Operational Details
No specific information available on technical and operational details.
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Details
Name | 西鼻嶼燈塔(XiNiLüLighthouse) |
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City | QimeiTownship |
Country | Taiwan |
Coordinates | 23.214968, 119.4111859 |
Year of construction | 1934 |
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Historic significance | CulturalandhistoriclandmarkinTaiwan |
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Architectural style | BlendofWesternandlocalinfluences |
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Focal height | [insertfocalheight]meters |
Tower height | [insertheight]meters |
Landscape type | Ruggedcliffs,sandybeaches,andlushvegetation |
View description | SceniccoastalareawithstunningviewsoftheTaiwanStrait |
Facilities | |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
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