Green Island Lighthouse

　　Green Island Lighthouse is situated in Lüdao Township, Taitung County. It was first constructed in 1939 and is now under the management and operation of the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of China. Legend has it that in December 1938, during the 13th year of Japan’s Showa era, the American cruise ship SS President Hoover ran aground and sank off the coast of Gongguan Village on Green Island. In response, the American Red Cross decided to donate funds for the construction of a lighthouse here. During World War II, the lighthouse's light was destroyed by bombing, but it was restored in 1948.

　　Standing 33.3 meters tall, the lighthouse uses a fourth-order rotating Fresnel lens powered by alternating current, emitting a light with an intensity of 100 watts and a visibility range of up to 25.7 nautical miles. For decades, it has faithfully watched over this area, illuminating the path for passing ships. The lighthouse is a pure white, cylindrical structure, standing majestically against the blue sky and sapphire sea—a truly spectacular sight.

　　Lighthouse of Green Island Must-visit reason: One of Taiwan’s most spectacular lighthouses