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Bànyángjiāo Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 5s🇨🇳Xiangshan County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bànyángjiāo Lighthouse

Also known as: Bànyángjiāo (Bànyáng Jiāo, Niùbìshān Shuǐdào, Jiushan Liedao)

Constructed in 2000, Bànyángjiāo Lighthouse is a 16-meter tall concrete tower located on an isolated reef approximately 20 kilometers east of the Xiàngshān Peninsula in China's Zhejiang region. The cylindrical structure features two galleries and an exterior stairway. It emits a white light with two flashes every 5 seconds, visible for 12.4 nautical miles. The current lighthouse replaced a previous structure built in 1986 that was severely damaged by a typhoon in 1997. Its color scheme is black with a red horizontal band.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels away from the hazardous isolated reef it occupies, a significant danger in the waters east of the Xiàngshān Peninsula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2000

Significant events: damaged by typhoon in 1997, replaced after 1997

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shipu(13.4 km)
Admiralty No.
P3684
NGA No.
18981

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black with a red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with two galleries and an exterior stairway leading to the lower gallery

Location

City
Xiangshan County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Zhejiang
Sea Region
isolated reef about 20 km east of the southeastern point of the Xiàngshān Peninsula
Latitude
29.2725°
Longitude
122.1324°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bànyángjiāo Lighthouse at night?+
Bànyángjiāo displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 5s — 2 white flashes every 5 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 Bànyángjiāo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bànyángjiāo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shipu at 14 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include XIANGSHAN (27.6 NM NW), LIUHENG (27.8 NM N), Huangxian (34 NM WNW), Nanning (34.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bànyángjiāo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bànyángjiāo 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 Bànyángjiāo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bànyángjiāo 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.