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Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front Lighthouse

F White🇹🇼Xiulin, TWOperational

Location & Light Range

About Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front Lighthouse

This cylindrical tower, built in 2009, stands 14 meters tall and displays red and white horizontal bands. Its focal plane is 21 meters above sea level. The light emits a single white flash. It is situated near the port of Heping, approximately 1 kilometer away. The structure serves as the front light in a range system, designed to assist vessels navigating into the harbor.

Why it matters: As the front range light for Heping Port, it provides essential alignment for ships entering and departing this industrial area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Heping(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P4704
NGA No.
13725
ARLHS No.
TAI-004

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: round tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Xiulin
Country
🇹🇼Taiwan
Region
Hualien County
Latitude
24.3094°
Longitude
121.7635°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front displays the characteristic F White. 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 Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hoping at 0.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Hoping (3.1 NM SSW), Suao (18 NM NNE), Hualien (21.4 NM SSW), Wu-tu (46.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) 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.
How can I track vessels near Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Heping (Ho-p'ing Hsi) Range Front 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.