Constructed in 1871, Tungting Tao Lighthouse stands on a hilltop on Tungting Island in Kinmen. As the first Western-style black lighthouse in the area, it was designed by British engineer David Marr Henderson. It marks the key maritime route between Xiamen and Kinmen, serving as both landmark and tourist site.
| Lat. N(WGS84): | 24° 09' 42.7" |
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| Long. E(WGS84): | 118° 14' 01.3" |
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Fl(1).W.10sec. 1.0s L & 9.0s D |
| Elevation of light: | 69.2(227) |
| Nominal range: | 11.3 |
| Structure and Height: | Black round brick tower 19.2(63) |
| Manned: | No |
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| OpenVisit: | No |
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| Remarks: |
Visible 180ﾟ - 000ﾟ Fog gun signal temporarily suspended. |
| Position: | Summit of Tungting Tao |
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