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Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇳Nan'an City, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse

Also known as: Guāncháijiāo (Guānchái Jiāo)

Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse was built in 2009 as a concrete hexagonal tower standing 8 meters tall. It is painted with green and white horizontal bands, providing a visual reference for mariners. The lighthouse is situated on a reef in the northern section of Wéitóu Bay, approximately 800 meters from the Fujian mainland coast near Shíjǐng. Its light is white, flashing once every 6 seconds, and can be seen for 9.7 nautical miles. The structure serves as an active aid to navigation in the region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns mariners of the reef it marks, aiding local shipping and fishing vessels navigating the coastal waters of Wéitóu Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Shijing(4.7 km)
Admiralty No.
P3619.1.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: hexagonal concrete tower, painted with green and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Nan'an City
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
A reef in the northern part of Wéitóu Bay, about 800 m off the mainland coast near Shíjǐng.
Latitude
24.5899°
Longitude
118.4345°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse at night?+
Guāncháijiāo 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 Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shijing at 4.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Dongshi (4.9 NM NNE), Dadeng I. (7.3 NM WSW), WEITOU (8.3 NM ESE), Weitou (9.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Guāncháijiāo 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 Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse?+
Guāncháijiāo 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 Guāncháijiāo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Guāncháijiāo 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.