Managing Organization: Directorate General of Customs
Notes: This is the tallest iron lighthouse in East Asia. Tower Height: 131 Height of Focal Plane: 160 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 20 seconds; range 18 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Conical cast-iron tower with black and white bands.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1902 Date Present Tower Built: 1902 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions: You can fly to Makung from Taiwan or get a boat from Kaohsiung. To visit the smaller islands you need to charter a boat.
Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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