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Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo Lighthouse

Fl White 2s🇨🇳Putuo District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo Lighthouse

A hexagonal white concrete tower measuring 10 meters in height is situated on a shoal within the Tingzi Channel. The light source, set at 12 meters above sea level, produces a white flash every two seconds, observable up to 11 nautical miles. This reference point is located about 2 kilometers northeast of the Tīngzishān lighthouse and roughly 6 kilometers by water from Liuheng, the closest port. While the grounds are open for visits, access to the tower is not permitted.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks a shoal in the Tingzi Channel, providing a navigation aid for ships passing through this busy waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl W 2s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Putuo District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Zhejiang
Sea Region
a shoal in the Tingzi Channel, about 2 km northeast of the Tīngzishān lighthouse.
Latitude
29.7642°
Longitude
122.0089°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Liuheng(6.0 km)
Admiralty No.
P3692.28
NGA No.
18976.1

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
hexagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: hexagonal white concrete tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo Lighthouse at night?+
Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo displays the characteristic Fl White 2s. 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 Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LIUHENG at 7 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Daxie Pt (7.8 NM NNW), Beilun (12.1 NM NNW), Ningbo Pt (12.7 NM NW), Ningbo (13.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo 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 Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shānjiāotóudǎo (Shānjiāotóu Dǎo 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.