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Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇳Xiamen, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse

Also known as: Chìnàjiāo (Chinuojiao, Chinuo Jiao, Chi'na Jiao)

The Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse, built in 2009, is an 8-meter tall concrete structure standing on a shoal 500 meters off the eastern point of Xiàméndǎo. Its hexagonal cylindrical tower, topped with a gallery, features white tiles with narrow red horizontal bands. The light emits a single white flash every 4 seconds from a focal height of 11 meters. It offers a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Access to the site is permitted, but the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Xiamen, located 5.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a shoal, warning vessels away from the hazard on the eastern approach to Xiàméndǎo.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with narrow red horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: hexagonal cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, covered with tiles colored white with narrow red horizontal bands

Location

City
Xiamen
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Located on a shoal about 500 m off the eastern point of Xiàméndǎo.
Latitude
24.4845°
Longitude
118.2049°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiamen(5.3 km)
Admiralty No.
P3612.16.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse at night?+
Chìnàjiāo displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Xiamen at 5.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Xiamen (6.1 NM WSW), KINMEN (6.1 NM SE), Dadeng I. (6.8 NM ENE), Haicang, Xiamen (7.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chìnàjiāo 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 Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse?+
Chìnàjiāo 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 Chìnàjiāo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chìnàjiāo 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.