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Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇨🇳Qinhuangdao, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier Lighthouse

This square concrete tower, built in 2009, stands 12 meters tall and is topped with a lantern and gallery. It is situated at the end of a pier extending from the north side of the Nánshāntóu headland in Qinhuangdao. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 15 seconds from a focal height of 15 meters, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. This structure replaced an earlier light mounted on a yellow post. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels approaching the Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier, ensuring safe navigation for local traffic near the headland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

Significant events: replaced a light on a yellow post

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Qinhuangdao
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Hebei
Sea Region
end of a pier extending from a plaza at the north side of the Nánshāntóu headland
Latitude
39.9127°
Longitude
119.6183°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Qinhuangdao(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3937.2.
NGA No.
18408
ARLHS No.
PRC-047
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier Lighthouse at night?+
Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Qinhuangdao Pt at 1.2 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier 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 Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nánshāntóu Tourist Pier 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.