Deactivated 1958-1989 Focal height 978 metres (3,209 ft) Height 14 m Phone +886 8 367 7037 | Construction masonry tower Address 212連江縣東引鄉樂華村169號 Opened 1902 Year first constructed 1902 | |
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Location Dongyin
Matsu Islands
Juguang
Taiwan Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern white tower, black lantern dome Hours Closing soon · 9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMondayClosedTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PM Similar Dongyin - Lienchiang, Dongquan Lighthouse, Nangan - Lienchiang, Juguang - Lienchiang, Beigan - Lienchiang | ||
The Dongyong Lighthouse (Chinese: 東湧燈塔; pinyin: Dōngyǒng Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Republic of China.
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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. That status was later revoked, then restored in 2016.
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.