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Chóngwǔ Lighthouse

Fl Red 10s🇨🇳Hui'an County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chóngwǔ Lighthouse

Chóngwǔ Lighthouse, constructed from masonry, is a 9-meter-tall pentagonal tower. It was first lit in the 1930s and stands integrated with the southwest corner of an ancient city wall in Chóngwǔ, Fujian. The focal height of the light is 36 meters, and it emits a red flash every 10 seconds, visible for 16.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted. Its location above the beach in Hui'an County places it near the port of Quanzhou, approximately 14.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for its integration into the ancient Chóngwǔ Fortress, a rare example of modern navigational aid built upon historic defensive architecture. Its pentagonal masonry tower serves as a distinctive landmark guiding vessels along the Chóngwǔ coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl R 10s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1930

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
pentagonal
Tower Color
red
Material
masonry

Structure: pentagonal masonry tower mounted at the southwest corner of an ancient city wall

Location

City
Hui'an County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Located above the beach in Chóngwǔ, at the southwest corner of an ancient city wall.
Latitude
24.8744°
Longitude
118.9215°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Quanzhou(14.1 km)
Admiralty No.
P3626
NGA No.
19144
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chóngwǔ Lighthouse at night?+
Chóngwǔ displays the characteristic Fl Red 10s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Chóngwǔ Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chóngwǔ Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hui'an,Quanzhou at 9.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Xiangzhi (10.6 NM SW), QUANZHOU (10.7 NM WSW), Houzhu (13.9 NM W), Quangang,Quanzhou (15.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chóngwǔ Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chóngwǔ 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 Chóngwǔ Lighthouse?+
Chóngwǔ 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 Chóngwǔ Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chóngwǔ 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.