Quan Lạn Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Quan Lạn Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 24 meters tall and features white paint with red trim. Its structure includes an octagonal base and a gallery. The tower guides vessels through a narrow passage situated between Đảo Ba Mùn and Đảo Quan Lạn. Access to the site is restricted and available only by boat. Ferries traveling between Cẩm Phả and Cô Tô offer views of the lighthouse.

Why it matters: It guides ships navigating the passage between Đảo Ba Mùn and Đảo Quan Lạn, assisting routes connecting Cẩm Phả and Cô Tô.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal cylindrical concrete tower with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Location

Country
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Latitude
20.9697°
Longitude
107.5652°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cam Pha(11.2 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Quan Lạn Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Quan Lạn Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cam Pha at 15.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Hongai (27.8 NM W), Ha Long (28 NM W), Cai Lan (28.5 NM W), Dongxing (38.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Quan Lạn Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Quan Lạn 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 Quan Lạn Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Quan Lạn 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.

What is the Quan Lạn lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , VN. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.