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Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇳Hui'an County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall and has a focal height of 20 meters. It is painted white with a black vertical stripe, a design also featured on its daymark. The light emits a white flash every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles. Located in Hui'an County, within China's Fujian region, it is part of the Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) range system. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: As the rear light of a range system, this aid provides critical alignment information for vessels navigating a specific channel, contributing to maritime safety and preventing groundings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

City
Hui'an County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Part of the Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) range system in China
Latitude
25.0779°
Longitude
119.0396°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiuyu(7.7 km)
Admiralty No.
P3627.626.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower carrying a daymark painted white with a black vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hui'an,Quanzhou at 6.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Quangang,Quanzhou (7.5 NM WNW), XIUYU (8.1 NM NNW), Meizhou (8.9 NM NNW), QUANZHOU (22.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dàzhú (Dazhu Dao) Range Rear 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.