The Bitoujiao Lighthouse or Pitou Chiao Lighthouse () is a

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at Bitou Cape in

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History

The lighthouse was originally built by the

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in 1897. In 1971, it was repaired due to damages caused by

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Architecture

The lighthouse is a white concrete round tower with a height of 12.3 meters.

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Maritime and Port Bureau MOTC
1897 establishments in Taiwan Lighthouses completed in 1897 Lighthouses in New Taipei {{Taiwan-lighthouse-stub

History

Architecture

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