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Tuandao Lighthouse

Occ WRG 5s🇨🇳Southern Shandong, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tuandao Lighthouse

Also known as: 团岛灯塔

This brick lighthouse, constructed in 1900, stands 49 meters tall. Its octagonal tower features white and black bands. The light emits white, red, and green signals, with a single white, red, or green flash repeating every 5 seconds. The station offers a geographic range of 15 nautical miles. The present structure was built in 1919.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is part of the Qingdao German architectural complex, a national key cultural heritage protection unit.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ WRG 5s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc.W.R.G. period 5s
Geographic Range
15NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1900
Heritage Status
2

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
P3824
NGA No.
18692
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q15915601 →
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white and black
Material
brick

Structure: White octagonal brick tower, black bands; 49

Location

City
Southern Shandong
Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
36.0451°
Longitude
120.2829°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tuandao Lighthouse at night?+
Tuandao displays the characteristic Occ WRG 5s — 1 wrg flash every 5 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tuandao Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tuandao Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Xuejiadao at 1.1 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Qingdao (1.7 NM E), Qingdao Pt (1.9 NM ENE), Qianwan (3.2 NM W), Tsingtao (4.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tuandao Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tuandao 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 Tuandao Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tuandao 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.