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Báishājiāo Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇳Meilan District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Báishājiāo Lighthouse

Also known as: Báishājiāo (Báishā Jiāo, White Sand Reef

A cylindrical white concrete tower with a lantern and gallery stands on a round stone base, standing 20 meters tall. Located on a dike off the point of Baisha Men near the Meilan District of Hainan, China, it was built and first lit in 2013. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every six seconds. Its construction replaced an earlier light that became obsolete due to extensive land reclamation. The original lighthouse on this site was demolished to accommodate these changes, making way for this contemporary structure.

Why it matters: The Báishājiāo Lighthouse symbolizes coastal transformation, with its 2013 construction reflecting significant land reclamation that reshaped the Baisha Men area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
78m
Geographic Range
22.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2013

Significant events: original purpose became moot due to land reclamation, original lighthouse demolished, replaced with new lighthouse

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Haikou(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
P3347.8.
NGA No.
20131

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone, concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower with lantern and gallery mounted on a round stone base

Location

City
Meilan District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Hainan
Sea Region
a dike off the point of Baisha Men
Latitude
20.0663°
Longitude
110.3047°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Báishājiāo Lighthouse at night?+
Báishājiāo displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Báishājiāo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Báishājiāo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is HAIKOU at 1.7 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Haikou (2.6 NM SE), Haikou Pt (8 NM WSW), Xiuyu Pt (8.8 NM W), HAIAN (12.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Báishājiāo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Báishājiāo 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 Báishājiāo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Báishājiāo 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.