西鼓岛灯塔(XiguDaoLighthouse)
8XC3+X3 Yazhou District, Sanya, Hainan, China
Name and Location
The Xigu Dao Lighthouse is located on Xigu Island in the South China Sea, off the coast of Sanya, Hainan, China.
Construction and History
The exact construction date of the Xigu Dao Lighthouse remains unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century as part of China's efforts to modernize its maritime infrastructure and improve navigation in the region.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 89 meters, with a focal height above sea level of unknown meters. Its construction materials are unknown, but it is speculated that they may have been made from local stone or steel. The architectural style of the lighthouse is unclear, but it is believed to be a typical example of early 20th-century Chinese architecture.
Light and Navigation
The Xigu Dao Lighthouse operates with a white light, emitting a beam that can be seen for up to 18 kilometers. Its light characteristic is described as Fl (3) W.15s, indicating a flashing white light that appears every 15 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can reach the lighthouse by taking a ferry from Sanya to Xigu Island. The lighthouse is open to the public during specific hours, with entrance fees applicable. Guided tours are available upon request. On-site facilities include restrooms and refreshment stalls.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated on a scenic island with lush greenery and white sandy beaches. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rocky shores and crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life, offering breathtaking views of the South China Sea.
Technical and Operational Details
As of this writing, the status of automation at the Xigu Dao Lighthouse is unknown. While it is unclear whether the lighthouse still functions as an active aid to navigation, it is possible that it has been converted into a museum or tourist attraction.
Further Information
For further reading, please consult: [Source 1: Online Atlas] and [Source 2: Lighthouse Database]. Please note that some details may be unavailable due to limited information or historical records.
Details
Name | 西鼓岛灯塔(XiguDaoLighthouse) |
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City | |
Country | China |
Coordinates | 18.3224136, 108.9527292 |
Year of construction | early20thcentury |
Events | unknown |
Keeper stories | unknown |
Stories | unknown |
Architectural style | early20th-centuryChinesearchitecture |
Construction material | unknown |
Focal height | unknown |
Tower height | 89meters |
Landscape type | scenicislandwithlushgreeneryandwhitesandybeaches |
View description | breathtakingviewsoftheSouthChinaSea |
Facilities | restrooms,refreshmentstalls |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | 18kilometers |