Fuguei Cape Lighthouse

The northernmost lighthouse in Taiwan is worth walking. Stop and walk to the lighthouse. The distance is nearly 1 km. The weather is hot. Visitors should pay attention to their physical conditions and replenish water. Fuguijiao Lighthouse is located at the northernmost tip of Taiwan. It was originally called Fujijiao Lighthouse. The tower was originally made of octagonal iron. Due to the destruction of World War II, it was changed to an octagonal concrete tower in 1962. The lovely tower is also one of the four poles of Taiwan, and is the northernmost lighthouse on the island of Taiwan. Fuguijiao Lighthouse is the first lighthouse built by the Japanese in Taiwan, because the Japanese built submarine cables and airway equipment between Taiwan and Japan. Due to the special geographical environment and climate, dense fog often appears in autumn and winter, so the "Fog Flute" is attached to the tower. This is the first route sign to appear in Taiwan. In addition, the Fuguijiao Lighthouse is a famous landmark for shooting "the beauty of the sun". When the sun slowly sets, the fiery red sun just falls in the middle of the lighthouse. The orange light illuminates the sky, forming a rare "lighthouse "Sunrise" wonders. When you go to Fuguijiao Lighthouse, it is recommended that you can visit popular attractions such as Laomei Greenstone Trough, Fuji Fishing Port, and Fuguijiao Lighthouse. Through the construction and connection of the trail, people can enjoy the unique coastal scenery while also being able to enjoy Come and experience the long and profound historical significance of its history. The lighthouse is generally white, but it has been painted in black and white. The main thing is to facilitate the identification of the lighthouse by ships, but this is still not enough, so a powerful fog horn is specially installed. This was originally a facility on a large tanker The main purpose is to turn on the fog whistle to warn nearby ships to avoid collision when thick fog is encountered at sea. Of course, the fog horn set in the lighthouse can also play the same role. Turn on the fog flute, the fog flute can sound once every minute, each time for up to five seconds, the volume can be as far as the open sea of ​​four seas (about seven kilometers). Reprinted in the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Communications.