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Báiyǔ Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 10s🇨🇳Longhai District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Báiyǔ Lighthouse

Also known as: Báiyǔ (White Island)

Báiyǔ Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower with a lantern and gallery, standing 10 meters tall. Its exterior features red and white horizontal bands, and it emits a white light with a characteristic of one white flash every 10 seconds. The focal height of the light is 20.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.3 nautical miles. Construction was completed in 2010. The lighthouse is situated on a small island southeast of Qīngyǔ, near the Longhai District.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for marking the small island it is located on, guiding vessels safely southeast of Qīngyǔ.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
20.5m
Geographic Range
13.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Zhangzhou(6.3 km)
Admiralty No.
P3609.25
NGA No.
19186.25

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, covered with tile colored in red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Longhai District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
A small island southeast of Qīngyǔ
Latitude
24.3497°
Longitude
118.1346°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Báiyǔ Lighthouse at night?+
Báiyǔ displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 seconds. 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 Báiyǔ Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Báiyǔ Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Zhangzhou at 6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Xiamen (6.3 NM NNW), Haicang, Xiamen (7.1 NM NNW), KINMEN (9.5 NM ENE), Xiamen (10.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Báiyǔ Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Báiyǔ 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.
What shipping routes pass near Báiyǔ Lighthouse?+
Báiyǔ Lighthouse is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Báiyǔ Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Báiyǔ 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.