Rènjiātái Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Rènjiātái Lighthouse
Rènjiātái Lighthouse is a 4-stage octagonal tower constructed of gray stone, standing 14 meters tall. It is situated on a promontory about 50 kilometers north of downtown Rizhao, within the Donggang District of Shandong province. The lighthouse's design shares similarities with the Shíjiù lighthouse, suggesting a common regional architectural approach. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed to visitors. The nearest port is Dongjiakou, located 9.3 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The lighthouse's location on a promontory north of Rizhao indicates its historical importance for coastal navigation. Its octagonal stone design provides insight into regional lighthouse architecture.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- gray
- Material
- stone
Structure: 4-stage octagonal gray stone tower
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Location
- City
- Donggang District
- Country
- 🇨🇳China
- Region
- Shandong
- Sea Region
- promontory about 50 km north of downtown Rizhao
- Latitude
- 35.5102°
- Longitude
- 119.6244°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Dongjiakou(9.3 km)
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