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Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (3) Green 10s🇨🇳Qidong, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River Lighthouses Lighthouse

A 15-meter cylindrical concrete tower, painted with green and white horizontal bands, reaches a focal height of 19 meters. Located on the eastern side of the Liánxīng fishing port entrance in Qǐdōng City, Jiangsu Province, its green light exhibits a characteristic of Fl G 10s. The light covers a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. Public access is permitted to the site, though the tower remains inaccessible.

Why it matters: This structure serves as a navigation aid, marking the eastern approach to Liánxīng port for vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) Green 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl G 10s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Qidong
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Jiangsu
Sea Region
east side of the entrance to the Liánxīng fishing port, Qǐdōng City, Yangtze River
Latitude
31.6936°
Longitude
121.8801°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Qidong(5.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3793.55.
NGA No.
CN-2073.6

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with green and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, painted with green and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (3) Green 10s — 3 green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is QIDONG at 13.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Shanghai Pt (23.9 NM SW), Lusi (24 NM NNW), Chongming (24.8 NM W), Chongming (25.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River 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 Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Qǐdōng City: Yangtze River 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.