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Qimei Island is located at the southernmost tip of the Penghu archipelago. It is the fifth largest of Penghu’s 90 islands and the second tallest, with an elevation of about 66 meters, only second to Mao Island. From ancient times, it has been a strategic point in the Taiwan Strait and a relay station for mainland residents moving to Taiwan. The Qimei Lighthouse sits on the cliff at the island’s southern tip, built in 1937, making it the last lighthouse constructed in Penghu. After a renovation in 1989, it stands 8.3 meters tall, emits 8,000 candelas, and its light reaches 19 nautical miles. The Qimei Lighthouse, also known as the “Nanhu Lighthouse,” is the southernmost lighthouse of the Penghu archipelago and serves as a navigation aid for vessels in the southern waters of Penghu. Its white tower, 8.3 meters high, is a reinforced‑concrete structure and is the last lighthouse built by the Japanese in Taiwan. Because it is an open‑air design, salt crust and mud can accumulate on the glass of the lantern room—or even invade the crystal glass inside—especially during the windy season from September to December. Lighthouse keepers must frequently clean and maintain it, which is quite arduous. **Note:** The lighthouse is currently closed to visitors. **Suggested duration of stay:** 0.5 hours