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Yánménshān Lighthouse

🇨🇳Lucheng District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yánménshān Lighthouse

Also known as: Yánménshān (Yánmén Shān) (?)

The Yánménshān Lighthouse is a round, cylindrical concrete tower built in 2002. Standing 11 meters tall, it is covered with white ceramic tiles and features a gallery. This structure is situated at the base of a rocky promontory that extends into the west side of an estuary, several miles northwest of Wēnzhōu. The lighthouse is located within the Lucheng District of Zhejiang province, near the nearest port of Wēnzhōu, which is 20.5 kilometers away. Despite its construction, the lighthouse is now inactive and may have been removed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marked the entrance to the estuary northwest of Wēnzhōu, guiding vessels through potentially hazardous waters.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, covered with white ceramic tiles

Location

City
Lucheng District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Zhejiang
Sea Region
Located at the toe of a rocky promontory projecting into the west side of the estuary a few miles northwest of Wēnzhōu.
Latitude
28.0558°
Longitude
120.5904°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
2002

Significant events: Inactive, possibly removed

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wenzhou(20.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3663.9.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Yánménshān Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yánménshān Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wenzhou at 12 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Ruian (18.9 NM S), Yueqing (27.3 NM ENE), Aojiang Pt (28.3 NM S), Yuhuan (29.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yánménshān Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yánménshān 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 Yánménshān Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yánménshān 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.