Huaniaoshan Lighthouse
花鸟灯塔
Built in 1870 and billed as the 'largest lighthouse in the Far East.' It stands on the northwest corner of Huaniao Island, is still in use today and is a national key cultural heritage site.
Huaniao Lighthouse was built in 1870, in the ninth year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing dynasty. It stands about 16 metres tall, with a white cylindrical tower. It was once the lighthouse with the longest range and greatest power in the Far East, earning it the nickname 'the largest lighthouse in the Far East.' It still guides ships in the Yangtze River estuary and is a national key cultural heritage site. You can reach it on foot from the Huaniao Island pier or by electric shuttle on the island. The lighthouse area has exhibits and a viewing platform. Visitor numbers are capped each day, so book your boat ticket in advance through channels such as Shengsi Passenger Transport.
Opening hours
Open by day (check scenic area notices)
Nearby sights
- Huaniao Island
- Gouqi Island Mussel Farms
- Dawang Beach
- Shanhai Qiguan
- Houtouwan Abandoned Village
- Liujingtan Cliffs
- Dongya Cliffs
- Huanglong Island & Yuanbao Rock