Dézhōudǎo Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Dézhōudǎo Lighthouse

Also known as: Dézhōudǎo (Te Chou Tao, Luyu, Lu Hsu)

A cylindrical concrete tower, painted red, stands 8 meters high. This structure, featuring a lantern and gallery, was built in 1880 near the port of Xidi. It served to mark the island and warn vessels of its presence. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1997 after over a century of operation. Recent restoration efforts have preserved the tower. It now sits beside a newer lighthouse.

Why it matters: This lighthouse was critical for ships approaching the port of Xidi and navigating the coastal waters around Shantou, specifically warning against the hazards of Dézhōudǎo island.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted red

Location

Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
23.3371°
Longitude
116.7487°

Nearby Vessels

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Construction & History

Year Built
1880

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xidi(3.9 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Dézhōudǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Dézhōudǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shantou at 4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Shantou (4.3 NM W), Guang'ao (7 NM SSE), Chaoyang Pt (9.2 NM WSW), Nanao Pt (15.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Dézhōudǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Dézhōudǎo 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 Dézhōudǎo Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Dézhōudǎo 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.

What is the Dézhōudǎo lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , CN. 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.