Xiǎolājiā Lighthouse

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Xiǎolājiā Lighthouse is a round, cylindrical concrete tower completed in 2008. Standing 10 meters tall, its lantern is positioned 16 meters above sea level. The structure features a gallery and emits a white flash every 8 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. It is situated on the easternmost point of a small, uninhabited island southeast of Hùtóuzuǐ, near the port of Huizhou. Access to the island is by boat, and while the grounds are open, the tower itself is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: This lighthouse warns vessels navigating the waters off the coast of Huizhou about the presence of the island, helping to prevent groundings.

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl W 8s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM
Year Built
2008
Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical white concrete tower with gallery

Country
🇨🇳CN
Latitude
22.6149°
Longitude
114.6337°
Nearest Port
Huizhou(3.8 km)
Admiralty No.
P3581.222.
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How do mariners identify Xiǎolājiā Lighthouse at night?

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Xiǎolājiā displays the characteristic Fl White 8s. 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 Xiǎolājiā Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Xiǎolājiā Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Huizhou at 3.5 NM to the N. Other ports served include Dayawan (3.6 NM NNE), Dapeng (11.4 NM W), Guangdong Terminal (11.5 NM WSW), Bijia (12 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Xiǎolājiā Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Xiǎolājiā 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 Xiǎolājiā Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Xiǎolājiā 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.

What is the Xiǎolājiā lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , CN. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.