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Běicèdǎo Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇳Dongtou District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Běicèdǎo Lighthouse

Also known as: Běicèdǎo (Běi Cèdǎo, Beitse Shan)

The Běicèdǎo Lighthouse, constructed in 1993, stands 8.5 meters tall on the northernmost island of the Cè Islands group. This cylindrical concrete tower is covered in white ceramic tiles and has a focal height of 28 meters. It emits a white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 14.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated atop Běicèdǎo, a small island south of Dòngtóudǎo. The nearest port, Zhuangyuanao, is 6.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels through the waters around the Cè Islands, marking the northern extent of the archipelago and assisting navigation south of Dòngtóudǎo.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1993

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zhuangyuanao(6.9 km)
Admiralty No.
P3657.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white ceramic tiles
Material
concrete

Structure: hexagonal cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, covered with white ceramic tiles

Location

City
Dongtou District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Zhejiang
Sea Region
Located atop Běicèdǎo, northernmost of the Cè (Tse) Islands, a small group south of Dòngtóudǎo.
Latitude
27.7789°
Longitude
121.1333°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Běicèdǎo Lighthouse at night?+
Běicèdǎo displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Běicèdǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Běicèdǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zhuangyuanao at 6.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Shanwai (16.7 NM NNE), Damaiyu (18.3 NM N), Yuhuan (18.6 NM N), Kanmen (18.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Běicèdǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Běicèdǎo Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Běicèdǎo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Běicèdǎo Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.