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Lùhuítóu Lighthouse

F red🇨🇳Sanya City, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lùhuítóu Lighthouse

Also known as: Lùhuítóu (Qingren) Wān (Fānchuán Gǎng No. 1)

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 18 meters tall, is painted white with narrow red horizontal bands. It emits a fixed red light, with a flash characteristic of 85 per minute. The focal height of the light is 21 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located near Sanya City in China's Hainan province, with the nearest port just 1.4 kilometers away. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is not open for climbing. This operational aid is part of China's network of navigational markers.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's consistent operation is important for local shipping and coastal navigation in its region of China, serving as a reliable visual aid for vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
red
Raw Code
F.R. 85
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Sanya City
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Hainan
Sea Region
China
Latitude
18.2153°
Longitude
109.4792°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sanya(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
P3351.3.
NGA No.
20195.5

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with narrow red horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, colored white with narrow red horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lùhuítóu Lighthouse at night?+
Lùhuítóu displays the characteristic F red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Lùhuítóu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lùhuítóu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is SANYA at 1.7 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sanyang (6.3 NM NNW), Xincun (35.1 NM ENE), Huikou (38.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lùhuítóu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lùhuítóu 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 Lùhuítóu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lùhuítóu 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.