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Pénglái City Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇳Penglai District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pénglái City Lighthouses Lighthouse

A cylindrical brick tower standing 10 meters tall, this lighthouse was built in the 1950s to replace a structure destroyed during World War II. It emits a single white flash every four seconds from a focal height of 17 meters, with a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. Located behind the industrial harbor at Luánjiākǒu on the southwest side of Pénglái, it faces the Bohai Gulf. The lighthouse was abandoned in the 1990s due to changing navigational requirements. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's predecessor was destroyed during World War II, highlighting the area's historical context. Its operation provided guidance for vessels entering and departing the industrial harbor at Luánjiākǒu.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950

Significant events: destroyed during World War II, abandoned in 1990s

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
brick

Structure: round brick tower

Location

City
Penglai District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shandong
Sea Region
Bohai Gulf, behind the port area at Luánjiākǒu, an industrial harbor on the southwest side of Pénglái
Latitude
37.7753°
Longitude
120.6278°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Penglai(8.3 km)
Admiralty No.
P3895.88.
NGA No.
CN-1455
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pénglái City Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Pénglái City Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pénglái City Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pénglái City Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Penglai Pt at 8.8 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include CHANGDAO (10.4 NM NNE), Longkou Pt (18.6 NM WSW), Yantai (30.3 NM E), Laizhou Pt (39 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pénglái City Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pénglái City Lighthouses 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 Pénglái City Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pénglái City Lighthouses 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.