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Baishajia Lighthouse

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Baishajia Lighthouse
Paisha Chia
白沙岬燈塔
Map
LocationTaoyuan
Guanyin District
Taiwan
Coordinates25°02′27″N 121°04′35″E / 25.040833°N 121.076389°E / 25.040833; 121.076389
Tower
Constructed1902
Constructionbrick stone tower
Height27.7 metres (91 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, black lantern dome
OperatorMaritime and Port Bureau [1][2]
Light
Focal height36.6 metres (120 ft)
Rangewhite: 25.7 nautical miles (47.6 km; 29.6 mi)
red: 22.6 nautical miles (41.9 km; 26.0 mi)
CharacteristicAl WR 10s.

The Baishajia Lighthouse or Paisha Chia Lighthouse (Chinese: 白沙岬燈塔; pinyin: Báishājiǎ Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Guanyin District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.[3]

History

The lighthouse was established in 1901 as the third lighthouse built in Taiwan under Japanese rule with an original height of 38 meters. However, the upper portion was destroyed during World War II. After the war, the tower was repaired to its current height. In March 2013, it was announced that the lighthouse would be opened for tourists starting September 2013.[4]

Architecture

The lighthouse is a white round brick structure stands at 27.7 meters in height. The focal plane flashes every 10 seconds.

Opening time

The lighthouse is opened from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. or 6.00 p.m.

See also

References

  1. ^ Paisha Chia Lighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
  2. ^ Baishajia The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved April 12, 2016
  3. ^ "Maritime and Port Bureau, MOTC-Lighthouse-Paisha Chia Lighthouse". motcmpb.gov.tw.
  4. ^ "Lighthouses of Northeastern Taiwan". unc.edu.