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Hòujiǎo Lighthouse

Fl White/Red 4s🇨🇳Dongshan County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hòujiǎo Lighthouse

Also known as: Hòujiǎo (Hòu Jiǎo, Horseshoe Crab Point)

Hòujiǎo Lighthouse, built in 2009 from concrete, is an 8-meter tall cylindrical tower covered with white tiles. The structure stands on the southern tip of the Dōngshān peninsula in Fujian province. Its focal height reaches 26 meters, and it emits a combined white and red light that flashes once every four seconds. This light provides a geographic range of 14.5 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located near Dongshan County, with the nearest port being Dongshan, 13.5 kilometers away. It became operational in 2009, marking a recent addition to maritime safety infrastructure in the region.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's specific flash characteristic, alternating between white and red, is designed to clearly delineate the peninsula's southern extremity for mariners. This marking assists vessels in avoiding hazards and maintaining safe passage along the coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White/Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White/Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W R 4s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dongshan(13.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3597
NGA No.
19203

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: hexagonal cylindrical concrete tower covered with white tiles

Location

City
Dongshan County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
southern tip of the Dōngshān peninsula
Latitude
23.5680°
Longitude
117.3671°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hòujiǎo Lighthouse at night?+
Hòujiǎo displays the characteristic Fl White/Red 4s. 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/red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hòujiǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hòujiǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gongkou at 8.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Dongshan Pt (13.7 NM NE), Chaozhou (14.5 NM W), Zhelin (14.7 NM W), Sanbaimen (15.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hòujiǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hòujiǎo 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 Hòujiǎo Lighthouse?+
Hòujiǎo 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 Hòujiǎo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hòujiǎo 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.