Cape Santiago Lighthouse, Taiwan Explained

Cape Santiago Lighthouse
Santiao Chiao
Location:Cape Santiago
Gongliao District
New Taipei
Taiwan
Coordinates:25.1288°N 121.9233°W
Yearbuilt:1931
Construction:concrete tower
Shape:cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Marking:white tower, black lantern dome
Height:16.5m (54.1feet)
Focalheight:100.6m (330.1feet)
Lens:2nd order clamshell Fresnel lens
Range:white:
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Characteristic:Fl (2) WR 28s.
Managingagent:Northeast Coast National Scenic Area [1] [2]

The Cape Santiago Lighthouse (or Santiaochiao Lighthouse) is a lighthouse at Cape Santiago, Gongliao District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The lighthouse was built in 1931 for ship navigation.[3] Since 30 September 2018, the lighthouse has been opened to the public.[4]

Architecture

The lighthouse rises up to 16.5 meters in height.[5] The lighthouse features a gallery on its information and equipment.[3]

Transportation

The lighthouse is accessible by bus from Taipei Main Station or Fulong Station.[3]


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Notes and References

  1. 2016-04-12.
  2. http://www.motcmpb.gov.tw/MOTCMPBWeb/wSite/ct?xItem=8111&ctNode=339&mp=2&idPath=324_336_339 Santiao ChiaoLighthouse
  3. Web site: 3 August 2021. Sandiaojiao Lighthouse. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 21 February 2022.
  4. News: DeAeth. Duncan. 28 September 2018. Lighthouse lovers should start planning their trip to Taiwan. Taiwan News. 21 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Sandiao Cape Lighthouse :: NTPC Travel - Scenic Spots . Tour.ntpc.gov.tw . 2012-07-03 . 2014-05-25 . 2014-05-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140525200755/http://tour.ntpc.gov.tw/page.aspx?wtp=3&wnd=336&id=E1_382000000A_011566 . dead .