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Xītáishān Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇳CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Xītáishān Lighthouse

Also known as: Xītáishān (West Táishān Island)

This red, cylindrical lighthouse was built in 1992 and first lit the same year. The 24.5-meter tower stands at a focal height of 144 meters, offering a geographic range of 29.1 nautical miles. It emits a white light with one flash every 4 seconds. The structure is clad in white ceramic tile, with six sweeping buttresses supporting a circular observation room below the lantern. The lantern roof is painted red.

Why it matters: Its light guides vessels through the Táishān Islands, approximately 30 km offshore, near the border of Zhèjiāng and Fújiàn provinces.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
144m
Light Range
18NM (33.3 km)
Geographic Range
29.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1992

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aojiang(34.8 km)
Admiralty No.
P3648
NGA No.
112-19087
ARLHS No.
PRC-068
Wikidata
Q115046489 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red

Structure: A 24.5m tower featuring six sweeping buttresses and a circular observation room beneath the lantern. It is covered with white ceramic tile, and its lantern roof is painted red.

Location

Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Fujian
Sea Region
Táishān Islands, about 30 km off the mainland, on the border between Zhèjiāng and Fújiàn provinces, located at the highest point of Xītáishān (West Táishān).
Latitude
27.0084°
Longitude
120.6946°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Xītáishān Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 144 meters and a nominal range of 18 nautical miles (approximately 33.3 km), Xītáishān is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Xītáishān Lighthouse at night?+
Xītáishān displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Xītáishān Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Xītáishān Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Xiangyu Terminal/ Xiamen at 20.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Haitian Terminal/ Xiamen (21.8 NM WNW), Binyang (24.2 NM NW), Sansha (26 NM W), Aojiang Pt (35.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Xītáishān Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Xītáishān 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 Xītáishān Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Xītáishān 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.