Baishajia Lighthouse
{{Short description|Lighthouse in Guanyin, Taoyuan City, Taiwan}}
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| name = Baishajia Lighthouse
Paisha Chia
白沙岬燈塔
| image = 白沙岬燈塔入口.jpg
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| location = Taoyuan
Guanyin District
Taiwan
| coordinates = {{coord|25|02|28.8|N|121|04|34.4|E|type:landmark_region:TW|display=inline,title}}
| yearbuilt = 1902
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| construction = brick stone tower
| shape = cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
| marking = white tower, black lantern dome
| height = {{convert|27.7|m|ft}}
| focalheight = {{convert|36.6|m|ft}}
| lens = original 3rd order Fresnel lens
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| range = white: {{convert|25.7|nmi}}
red: {{convert|22.6|nmi}}
| characteristic = Al WR 10s.
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| managingagent = Maritime and Port Bureau [http://www.motcmpb.gov.tw/MOTCMPBWeb/wSite/ct?xItem=8114&ctNode=339&mp=2 Paisha Chia Lighthouse] Maritime and Port Bureau{{Cite rowlett|twn1|accessdate=2016-04-12}}
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The Baishajia Lighthouse or Paisha Chia Lighthouse ({{zh|t=白沙岬燈塔|s=白沙岬灯塔|first=t|p=Báishājiǎ Dēngtǎ}}) is a lighthouse in Guanyin District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.{{cite web|url=http://www.motcmpb.gov.tw/MOTCMPBWeb/wSite/ct?xItem=8114&ctNode=339&mp=2|title=Maritime and Port Bureau, MOTC-Lighthouse-Paisha Chia Lighthouse|work=motcmpb.gov.tw}}
History
The lighthouse was established in 1901 as the third lighthouse built in Taiwan under Japanese rule with an original height of 38 meters. However, the upper portion was destroyed during World War II. After the war, the tower was repaired to its current height. In March 2013, it was announced that the lighthouse would be opened for tourists starting September 2013.{{Cite rowlett|twn1}}
Architecture
The lighthouse is a white round brick structure stands at 27.7 meters in height. The focal plane flashes every 10 seconds.
Opening time
The lighthouse is opened from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. or 6.00 p.m.
See also
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References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20151122063254/http://www.motcmpb.gov.tw/MOTCMPBWeb/wSite/lp?ctNode=339&mp=2&idPath=324_336_339 Maritime and Port Bureau MOTC] {{in lang|en}}
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Category:1901 establishments in Taiwan
Category:Lighthouses in Taiwan
Category:Lighthouses completed in 1901
Category:Buildings and structures in Taoyuan City
Category:National monuments of Taiwan
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