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Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse

Also known as: Sūjiānjiǎo (Sūjiān Jiǎo)

A cylindrical concrete tower, standing 8 meters tall, aids navigation at the southeastern corner of the Dōngshān peninsula. Its structure features red and white horizontal bands, and it displays a white light with a single flash every 10 seconds. The focal height of the light is 28 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles. This lighthouse was built and first lit in 2006, with its nearest port being Dongshan, approximately 10.1 kilometers away. The lighthouse is operational, serving the coastal waters of Fujian province.

Why it matters: The Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse is important for guiding vessels around the southeastern promontory of the Dōngshān peninsula.

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
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dongshan(10.1 km)
Admiralty No.
P3598.45.
NGA No.
19205

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

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

Location

City
Dongshan County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Located on a promontory at the southeast corner of the Dōngshān peninsula.
Latitude
23.5928°
Longitude
117.4426°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse at night?+
Sūjiānjiǎo 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 Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dongshan Pt at 10.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Gongkou (11.8 NM WNW), Gangluan (12.2 NM NE), Chaozhou (18.7 NM W), Zhelin (18.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sūjiānjiǎo 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 Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse?+
Sūjiānjiǎo 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 Sūjiānjiǎo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sūjiānjiǎo 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.