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Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇳Dongguan, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front Lighthouse

The Nízhōutóu North Range Front light stands as a concrete tower 16 meters tall, with its focal plane at 18 meters. It exhibits a gray finish marked by a black vertical stripe. This light provides a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. Its flash characteristic is designated as common rear, functioning as part of a range system. The tower is located near Dongguan, 2.5 kilometers from the nearest port, and is operational.

Why it matters: As the front light in a range system, Nízhōutóu is essential for guiding vessels along a specific course, which is critical for safe navigation into the port of Dongguan.

Light & Optic

Raw Code
common rear
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

City
Dongguan
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Guangdong
Sea Region
Nízhōutóu (Mud Island Point) in China, serving as the North Range Front light.
Latitude
22.9121°
Longitude
113.5708°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Color
gray with a black vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower, gray with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dongguan(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3474.1
NGA No.
19828
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Shatian at 1.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Dongguan (2.5 NM ENE), Houjie (3.7 NM ENE), Xinsha (4 NM N), Lijiang (4.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front 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 Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Nízhōutóu (Nízhōu Tóu, Mud Island Point) North Range Front 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.