Built in 1904, Tungyin Tao Lighthouse is located on the eastern slope of Tungyin Island, also known as Tungyung Tao, and is the farthest lighthouse from Taiwan. It features 18th-century British architecture with a circular brick structure painted white, and a granite fan-shaped foundation. The lighthouse ceased operation in 1958 due to military reasons,and resumed operation in 1989. It has been designated as a national heritage site.
| Lat. N(WGS84): | 26° 21' 56.8" |
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| Long. E(WGS84): | 120° 30' 38.0" |
| Light Characters: |
Fl(3).W.15sec. 0.5s L & 1.0s D 0.5s L & 1.0s D 0.5s L & 11.5s D |
| Elevation of light: | 97.8(321) |
| Nominal range: | 11.3 |
| Structure and Height: | White round brick tower 14.2(46.5) |
| Manned: | Yes |
| Tel: | 0836-77037 |
| Address: | No.169, Lehua Vil., Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County 212, Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
| OpenVisit: | Yes |
| Visiting time: | (Not open on Monday) a. Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.(Apr. 1st to Oct. 31) b. Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Nov. 1st to Mar. 31) |
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| Remarks: |
Visible 270ﾟ - 060ﾟ The Fog Signal had been withdrawn since May.05.2008 |
| Position: | Eastern slope of Tungyin Tao |
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