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Tǎyǔ Běi Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 6s🇨🇳Dongshan County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tǎyǔ Běi Lighthouse

Also known as: Tǎyǔ Běi (Tǎyǔ North)

Tǎyǔ Běi lighthouse is a round, cylindrical concrete tower standing 8.5 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands and covered with tiles. It is situated on the northern end of an island in Dōngshān Bay, approximately 1.8 kilometers west of the Youshuiyanyu light. With a focal height of 17.5 meters, its white light emits two flashes every six seconds, offering a geographic range of 12.5 nautical miles. The tower's black color contrasts with the red and white bands, providing a clear visual marker. This operational aid to navigation is located near Dongshan County.

Why it matters: Tǎyǔ Běi lighthouse marks the northern extremity of an island within Dōngshān Bay, providing essential visual reference for safe passage in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
17.5m
Geographic Range
12.5NM

Location

City
Dongshan County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Dōngshān Bay, marking the north end of an island, approximately 1.8 km west of the Youshuiyanyu light.
Latitude
23.7333°
Longitude
117.5391°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dongshan(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
P3600.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tǎyǔ Běi Lighthouse at night?+
Tǎyǔ Běi displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 6s — 2 white flashes every 6 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 Tǎyǔ Běi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tǎyǔ Běi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dongshan Pt at 2.2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Gangluan (2.4 NM ENE), Gongkou (17.9 NM WSW), Jiuzhen (20.1 NM NNE), Zhelin (25.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tǎyǔ Běi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tǎyǔ Běi 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 Tǎyǔ Běi Lighthouse?+
Tǎyǔ Běi 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 Tǎyǔ Běi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tǎyǔ Běi 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.