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Dàshēngdǎo Lighthouse

Fl White 2s🇨🇳Hui'an County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dàshēngdǎo Lighthouse

Also known as: Dàshēngdǎo (Dàshēng Dǎo)

A 6-meter cylindrical concrete tower, painted with black and white horizontal bands, marks the western end of an island west of Dàzhúdǎo. The structure, which has a focal height of 7 meters, emits a white flash every 2 seconds. Its geographic range is 9.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located in Hui'an County, within China's Fujian region. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Xiuyu, 7.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for local maritime traffic navigating the waters west of Dàzhúdǎo, ensuring safe passage around the island it marks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl W 2s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Hui'an County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Located at the west end of an island west of Dàzhúdǎo.
Latitude
25.0822°
Longitude
119.0179°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiuyu(7.1 km)
Admiralty No.
P3627.635.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, colored with black and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dàshēngdǎo Lighthouse at night?+
Dàshēngdǎo displays the characteristic Fl White 2s. 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 Dàshēngdǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dàshēngdǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hui'an,Quanzhou at 5.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Quangang,Quanzhou (6.3 NM WNW), XIUYU (7.5 NM NNW), Meizhou (8.3 NM NNW), QUANZHOU (21.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dàshēngdǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dàshēngdǎo 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 Dàshēngdǎo Lighthouse?+
Dàshēngdǎo 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 Dàshēngdǎo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dàshēngdǎo 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.