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Yuwengdao Lighthouse

Fl W 30s🇹🇼Taiwan, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yuwengdao Lighthouse

A white, round metal tower stands 11 meters tall, with its light positioned 61 meters above sea level. This structure, built in 1778, emits two white flashes every 30 seconds, visible for 25 nautical miles. The lighthouse also operates a foghorn, sounding one blast every 30 seconds, with the blast lasting 3 seconds and the silence 27 seconds. The tower itself is 36 meters high.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is the oldest in Taiwan.

Background
The Yuwengdao Lighthouse or Yuwongdao Lighthouse, Fisher Island Lighthouse, Yuweng Tao Lighthouse, Yu-Won Island Lighthouse, West Island Lighthouse and Xiyu Lighthouse (traditional Chinese: 漁翁島燈塔; simplified Chinese: 渔翁岛灯塔; pinyin: Yúwēng Dǎo Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Wai'an Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan. The Yuwengdao Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Taiwan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 30s
Focal Height
61m
Geographic Range
25NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1778

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
P4652
NGA No.
13872
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q15903722 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: White round metal tower; 36. Horn: 1bl. ev. 30s (bl. 3s, si. 27s)

Location

City
Taiwan
Country
🇹🇼TW
Latitude
23.5627°
Longitude
119.4690°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yuwengdao Lighthouse at night?+
Yuwengdao displays the characteristic Fl W 30s — 1 white flash every 30 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area.
Which ports and harbors does Yuwengdao Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yuwengdao Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MAGONG at 5.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Lung-men (11.2 NM E), Budai (36.7 NM ESE), Mai-liao (41.7 NM ENE), Mai-Liai (44.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yuwengdao Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yuwengdao Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Yuwengdao Lighthouse?+
Yuwengdao Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Yuwengdao Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yuwengdao Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.