Dongyong Lighthouse

Coordinates: 26°21′57.49″N 120°30′38.41″E / 26.3659694°N 120.5106694°E

Dongyong Lighthouse

The Dongyong Lighthouse (Chinese: 東湧燈塔; pinyin: Dōngyǒng Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Republic of China.[1]

History

In the late 19th century, Qing Dynasty opened a port in the area, thus the Dongying Lighthouse was built by British engineers to guide ships. The construction was completed in 1902. It was designated as third grade national historic site in 1988.[2]

Geography

The lighthouse faces the Taiwan Strait at the northeast of Dongyin Island.

Architecture

The lighthouse is made of bricks and painted white on the outer walls. The height is 14.3 meters and it flashes light three times every 20 seconds. The building consists of the main body, the lamp and the roof. On the cliff below the lighthouse are two fog water cannons.

Transportation

The lighthouse is accessible by taxi from Dongyin Island harbor.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Welcome to Taiwan Dongyong Lighthouse". eng.taiwan.net.tw. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
  2. ↑ "Dongyong Lighthouse - Matsu National Scenic Area". matsu-nsa.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-06-01.