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Nányǔ Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 10s🇨🇳Dongshan County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nányǔ Lighthouse

Also known as: Nányǔ (Nán Yǔ, South Island)

Nányǔ Lighthouse, a 10-meter concrete cylindrical tower, stands on a small island southwest of the Dōngshān Bay entrance in Fujian, China. Built in 2010, its exterior features green and white horizontal bands. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 12 meters, providing a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. This structure is located approximately 2.5 kilometers from the bay's entrance and 3 kilometers from the nearest port in Dongshan County.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels navigating the waters around Dōngshān, particularly into and out of the Dōngshān Bay entrance.

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
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dongshan(3.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P3600.8.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower covered with tiles colored with green and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Dongshan County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Located at the south end of an island just off the beach in Dōngshān about 2.5 km southwest of the Dōngshān Bay entrance.
Latitude
23.7047°
Longitude
117.4853°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Nányǔ Lighthouse at night?+
Nányǔ 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 Nányǔ Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nányǔ Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dongshan Pt at 3.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Gangluan (5.8 NM ENE), Gongkou (14.5 NM WSW), Zhelin (22.4 NM WSW), Chaozhou (22.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nányǔ Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nányǔ 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 Nányǔ Lighthouse?+
Nányǔ 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 Nányǔ Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nányǔ 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.