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Tǔyǔ Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇳前埔村, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tǔyǔ Lighthouse

Also known as: Tǔyǔ (Tǔ Yǔ)

Operational since 2009, Tǔyǔ lighthouse stands 8 meters tall on a shoal located 1.5 kilometers off the southeastern coast of Xiàméndǎo. This concrete tower, painted bright red, emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The structure is a hexagonal cylindrical concrete tower with a gallery, topped with tiles that are white with narrow red horizontal bands. Although the site is open to access by boat, the tower itself is closed to the public. The lighthouse is situated near the nearest port of Xiamen, approximately 4.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The Tǔyǔ lighthouse is essential for safe navigation off Xiàméndǎo, marking a shoal 1.5 kilometers offshore and providing a critical warning to ships in this busy coastal area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
bright red
Material
concrete

Structure: hexagonal cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, covered with tiles colored white with narrow red horizontal bands

Location

City
前埔村
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
a shoal about 1.5 km off the southeastern coast of Xiàméndǎo
Latitude
24.4665°
Longitude
118.1846°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiamen(4.9 km)
Admiralty No.
P3612.17.
NGA No.
19152
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tǔyǔ Lighthouse at night?+
Tǔyǔ displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Tǔyǔ Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tǔyǔ Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Xiamen at 4.7 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Xiamen (4.9 NM NW), KINMEN (6.4 NM ESE), Haicang, Xiamen (6.5 NM W), Zhangzhou (8.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tǔyǔ Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tǔyǔ 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 Tǔyǔ Lighthouse?+
Tǔyǔ 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 Tǔyǔ Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tǔyǔ 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.