Yehliu Lighthouse Introduction
The Yehliu Lighthouse was established in 1967, standing at a height of 11.3 meters. It is located at the highest point of GuiTou Mountain in the third section of Yehliu Geopark, accessible via a fork in the main trail leading to the lighthouse. Designed in the shape of a candle holder, it draws inspiration from the Candle Rock, complementing the internationally renowned geographical features of Yehliu. The lighthouse is positioned between the radii of the lights from the Fugui Cape Lighthouse and the Keelung Lighthouse to enhance the navigation function of Keelung Port. Since the Qing Dynasty, the hazardous rocks and reefs in Yehliu have caused many shipwrecks, and improvements were made following the establishment of the lighthouse. From the lighthouse, one can gaze over the blue Pacific Ocean, with the narrow land extending into the sea in the distance being Jinshan Cape. Next to the lighthouse is a radio tower, established for fishing communication needs. With a height of over 20 meters and painted in red and white, it is quite prominent and often mistaken for the Yehliu Lighthouse.
