Its Chinese name (derived from a Hokkien transcription of the Dutch word hoek, meaning "hook" or "cape")[3] is also romanized Cape Fukwei[2] for the Chinese Postal Map, Fu-kuei Chiao using simplified Wade-Giles,[2] and Fugueijiao from Tongyong Pinyin.

[7] It was ruined during World War II but its remains were used by China's Nationalist government for the erection of a 30 m (98 ft)[6] octagonal iron lighthouse[1] in 1949.

[1][8] The height was greatly reduced to improve the reception of the nearby air force radar station.

[6] Taiwan's Customs traditionally welcomed visitors to the lighthouse once a year on Tax Day as an open house gesture.

[9] The first tourists were allowed onto the grounds on September 5, making it the 11th Taiwanese lighthouse opened to the general public.