Ba Động Lighthouse
Ba Động Lighthouse
Ba Động Lighthouse
Ba Động Lighthouse
An important navigational landmark in the Mekong Delta, ensuring vessel safety in the waters of Cà Mau province.
Cà Mau
Lighthouse
Navigation
Ba Động Lighthouse, located in Cà Mau province, is an important engineering structure in the Mekong Delta. Commissioned in 1984 and completely rebuilt in 1998, it plays a key role in ensuring maritime navigation safety, helping vessels orient themselves at any time of day or night.
- Tower height
23.4 meters
- Range (daytime)
15 nautical miles
- Range (nighttime)
19 nautical miles
- Class
Class II
- Location
Cà Mau, Vietnam
- Local language
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
Ba Động Lighthouse was designed for precise navigation of sea vessels in the waters of Cà Mau and Bến Tre provinces. Its powerful light beam covers significant distances: 15 nautical miles during the day and up to 19 nautical miles at night. The facility is officially included in Vietnam's second-class lighthouse system. Although it is not a major tourist hub, visiting it can be part of comprehensive Mekong Delta tours for those interested in industrial history and regional maritime navigation.
The most favorable period for visiting the Mekong Delta region with comfortable air temperatures.
On site
- Getting there
Bus or transfer to Cà Mau
- Accommodation
Hotels in the Cà Mau region
- On-site transport
Boat or local transport
- Cash
Required
- Connectivity
4G, Wi-Fi in hotels
- With children
Possible