Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Xiǎojiāo Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Xiǎojiāo Lighthouse

Also known as: Xiǎojiāo (Xiǎo Jiāo, San Jiao)

This cylindrical concrete tower, painted white, stands 13 meters tall and is situated on a reef approximately 3 kilometers west of Xiàngshāngǎng and the same distance east of the Xiàngshān Bay Bridge. Its focal height reaches 16 meters, and it emits a white light with three flashes every 10 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. Access to the site is permitted, though the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port, Xiangshan, is 2.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: Xiǎojiāo lighthouse warns vessels of the submerged reef it marks, aiding navigation for ships approaching Xiàngshāngǎng and those transiting near the Xiàngshān Bay Bridge.

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
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Xiangshan County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Zhejiang
Sea Region
Located on a reef about 3 km west of Xiàngshāngǎng and 3 km east of the Xiàngshān Bay Bridge.
Latitude
29.6071°
Longitude
121.7943°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiangshan(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P3692.55.
NGA No.
P3692.55

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Xiǎojiāo Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near China, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Xiǎojiāo Lighthouse at night?+
Xiǎojiāo 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 Xiǎojiāo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Xiǎojiāo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is XIANGSHAN at 3.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Huangxian (12.4 NM WSW), Nanning (16.9 NM WSW), Daxie Pt (18.5 NM NNE), Ningbo Pt (19.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Xiǎojiāo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Xiǎojiāo 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 Xiǎojiāo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Xiǎojiāo 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.