Chángxīngdǎo (Húlúshān Wān) North Breakwater Lighthouse

🇨🇳Wafangdian City, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chángxīngdǎo (Húlúshān Wān) North Breakwater Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse is a cylindrical white tower, standing 12 meters tall with a focal height of 17 meters. It features a lantern and gallery and is located on the north breakwater of Húlúshān Wān. The structure guards the entrance to the port facilities on Chángxīngdǎo, situated 0.7 kilometers from the nearest port. Its geographic range extends to 12.4 nautical miles, providing visibility for vessels in the area. The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation.

Why it matters: This light specifically marks the north breakwater protecting Húlúshān Wān harbor. Its continuous operation aids commercial shipping and maritime activities in the region.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Wafangdian City
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Liaoning
Latitude
39.4742°
Longitude
121.2563°

Nearby Vessels

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Name
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Changxindao(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
P3983.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Chángxīngdǎo (Húlúshān Wān) North Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Chángxīngdǎo (Húlúshān Wān) North Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CHANGXINDAO at 3.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Dalian (37.1 NM SSE), DALIAN (37.1 NM SE), Dashihuagang (38 NM SSE), Dalian Pt (38.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Chángxīngdǎo (Húlúshān Wān) North Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Chángxīngdǎo (Húlúshān Wān) North Breakwater 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 Chángxīngdǎo (Húlúshān Wān) North Breakwater Lighthouse?

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What is the Chángxīngdǎo (Húlúshān Wān) North Breakwater lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Wafangdian City, China. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.