Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse

Fl White🇨🇳Eman, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse

Also known as: Bīngmǎjiǎo (Bīngmǎ Jiǎo, Yángpǔ Point)

Built in 1995, Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse is a 41-meter cylindrical concrete tower located on a bluff near Émàn on Hainan's northwestern coast. Its white structure is accented with red vertical stripes along its six ribs. The tower houses a lantern and gallery, and its focal height reaches 71 meters. It emits a white light with one flash every 6 seconds, visible for 21.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated near Yangpu port, approximately 9.9 kilometers away. Since about 2017, the lighthouse has been inactive.

Why it matters: The lighthouse served as a significant navigational aid on a key maritime route along Hainan's northwestern coast. Its unique design, a round concrete tower with distinctive ribs and red stripes, marks it as an architectural feature along the shoreline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
71m
Light Range
22NM (40.7 km)
Geographic Range
21.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1995

Significant events: Inactive since about 2017

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yangpu(9.9 km)
Admiralty No.
P3339
NGA No.
112-20152
ARLHS No.
PRC-010
Wikidata
Q115046202 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
41m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with red vertical stripes along the ribs
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern, gallery, and six ribs

Location

City
Eman
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Hainan
Sea Region
on a bluff near Émàn on the northwestern coast of Hǎinán
Latitude
19.8898°
Longitude
109.2660°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near China, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 71 meters and a nominal range of 22 nautical miles (approximately 40.7 km), Bīngmǎjiǎo is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse at night?+
Bīngmǎjiǎo displays the characteristic Fl White. 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 Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Xinying at 9.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Yangpu Pt (9.5 NM SSW), Baimajing (11.7 NM SSW), Haitou (29.5 NM SW), Haikou New Pt (32.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bīngmǎjiǎo 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 Bīngmǎjiǎo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bīngmǎjiǎo 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.