Cilaibi Lighthouse

The Cilaibi Lighthouse is located in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan. It was originally built by the Japanese in 1931 and has undergone several transformations over the years. The lighthouse is situated between the Central Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, and it plays a crucial role in guiding ships navigating through the nearby Hualien Harbor.

The lighthouse has a rich history, having been damaged during World War II and rebuilt in 1963. The new lighthouse is a white pentagon concrete building that uses a 4th class white light electric lamp, flashing at regular intervals. Additionally, a non-directional beacon pole was added in 1973, and a radar beacon pole was set up in 1985. The communication systems were comprehensively changed into a dual-frequency radar beacon pole in 1992.

Today, the Cilaibi Lighthouse is overseen by the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance. Although it is not open to the public all year round, it remains an important aid to navigation for ships in the area. The lighthouse's name is derived from the former name of Hualien City, which refers to the Sakiraya people. With its unique design and significant history, the Cilaibi Lighthouse is an interesting and notable landmark in Taiwan.