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Yězhūjiāo Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇨🇳Ninghai County, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Yězhūjiāo Lighthouse

Also known as: Yězhūjiāo (Yězhū Jiāo)

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, standing 11.5 meters tall, was built and first lit in 2003. Its tower is painted green and is mounted on a round concrete base. The light emits a green flash every four seconds, visible for 10.9 nautical miles. Yězhūjiāo is situated on a reef off the west end of Báishíshāndǎo, near Ninghai County. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels of a reef off the west end of Báishíshāndǎo, guiding local shipping and fishing boats through this coastal area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
11.5m
Geographic Range
10.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2003

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery, painted green, mounted on a round concrete base

Location

City
Ninghai County
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Zhejiang
Sea Region
on a reef off the west end of Báishíshāndǎo
Latitude
29.4788°
Longitude
121.5585°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ninghai(1.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3692.9.
NGA No.
P3692.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Yězhūjiāo Lighthouse at night?+
Yězhūjiāo displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Yězhūjiāo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Yězhūjiāo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nanning at 2.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Huangxian (4.3 NM N), XIANGSHAN (11.2 NM ENE), Ningbo (23.3 NM N), Shipu (25.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Yězhūjiāo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Yězhūjiāo 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 Yězhūjiāo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Yězhūjiāo 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.