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Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 8s🇨🇳CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone tower, standing 16 meters tall, is painted white with red trim, and its lantern dome is also red. The lighthouse reaches a focal height of 62 meters, projecting a white light that flashes every 8 seconds. Constructed in 1992, it replaced an earlier station established in 1880. The site, which includes keeper's cottages, is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed to visitors. It is located approximately 2.7 kilometers from the nearest port, Guangao.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns ships navigating the waters around Biǎojiǎo, a critical headland near the Shàntóu estuary.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
62m
Geographic Range
20.4NM

Location

Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
23.2381°
Longitude
116.8068°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Guangao(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
P3588
NGA No.
19208
ARLHS No.
PRC-009

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with red trim; the lantern dome is also red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Guang'ao at 2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Shantou (9.7 NM NW), Shantou (10.3 NM NW), Chaoyang Pt (11.5 NM W), Nanao Pt (15.9 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses 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 Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Háojiāng District: Biǎojiǎo Area Lighthouses 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.