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Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇳Hui'an County, CNOperational

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 10 meters tall with a focal height of 11 meters, is painted with horizontal black and white bands. Located on Dazhu Island in Hui'an County, Fujian, it serves as the front light in a range system. Its geographic range extends to 10.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the operational tower itself remains closed. It is situated near the port of Xiuyu, approximately 8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding vessels by providing a critical alignment point with a rear light, enabling them to maintain precise bearings through designated channels.

Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM
City
Hui'an County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Dazhu Island, China, serving as a range front light.
Latitude
25.0722°
Longitude
119.0409°
Nearest Port
Xiuyu(8.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P3627.625.
Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

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

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
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Which ports and harbors does Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hui'an,Quanzhou at 6.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Quangang,Quanzhou (7.7 NM WNW), XIUYU (8.4 NM NNW), Meizhou (9.2 NM NNW), QUANZHOU (22.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Front 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 Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Front Lighthouse?+
Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Front 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 Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Front Lighthouse?+
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