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Héngyǔ Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 10s🇨🇳古雷港, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Héngyǔ Lighthouse

Also known as: Héngyǔ (Héng Yǔ, Cross Island)

Héngyǔ Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower built in 2006, standing 8 meters tall. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands and features a gallery. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds. Located at the eastern end of a small island, it marks the southern entrance to Fútán Wān, approximately 10.7 kilometers from Gulei port. The focal height of the light is 63 meters, providing a geographic range of 20.5 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safely guiding vessels into Fútán Wān from the south, helping mariners identify the correct entrance and avoid surrounding shoals.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
63m
Geographic Range
20.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gulei(10.7 km)
Admiralty No.
P3603.7
NGA No.
19193.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, covered in ceramic tiles colored in red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
古雷港
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
eastern end of a small island at the southern entrance to Fútán Wān
Latitude
23.8182°
Longitude
117.7617°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Héngyǔ Lighthouse at night?+
Héngyǔ displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 seconds. 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 Héngyǔ Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Héngyǔ Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gangluan at 10.9 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Jiuzhen (13.4 NM NNW), Dongshan Pt (14.4 NM WSW), Gongkou (31.1 NM WSW), Longhai (37.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Héngyǔ Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Héngyǔ 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 Héngyǔ Lighthouse?+
Héngyǔ 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 Héngyǔ Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Héngyǔ 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.