The Mudouyu Lighthouse () is a lighthouse on Mudou Island, Baisha Township, Penghu County, Taiwan.

History

The lighthouse is the first lighthouse built in Taiwan under Japanese rule.

Mudouyu Lighthouse

Architecture

The lighthouse was built with strong cast iron to avoid the strong wind and waves eroding away the building. The exterior of the lighthouse is painted in black and white stripes. It stands 39.9 meters tall, making it the tallest lighthouse in Taiwan.

Mudouyu Lighthouse

Energy

The lighthouse has a water collecting facility to collect rainfall from its rooftop. The lighthouse is powered by three generators due to the absence of a power plant on Mudou Island.

Mudouyu Lighthouse

See also

List of lighthouses in Taiwan

List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

External links

Maritime and Port Bureau MOTC

1902 establishments in Taiwan

Lighthouses completed in 1902

Lighthouses in Penghu County