| Mulantou Lighthouse, 2004 | |
| Location | Hainan, China |
|---|---|
| Year first lit | 1995 |
| Construction | concrete |
| Tower shape | hexagonal Cone |
| Markings / pattern | white with red trim |
| Height | 237 feet (72 m)[1] |
| Focal height | 289 feet (88 m) |
| Range | 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) |
| Characteristic | two white flashes every 15 seconds |
| Admiralty number | F3348.1 |
| NGA number | 20124 |
| ARLHS number | PRC-073 |
Mulantou Lighthouse[2] (Chinese: 木栏头灯塔), also known as the Hainan Head Light, located in the province of Hainan, China, is the fifth tallest lighthouse in the world,[3] and the tallest in China.[4]
Built in 1995, this active lighthouse has a focal plane of 289 feet (88 m). It emits two white flashes every 15 seconds.
The Mulantou Lighthouse is 237 feet (72 m) tall.[1] It is located on a sharp promontory at the northeastern tip of the province, and marks the south side of the entrance to Qiongzhou Strait.
The structure is round cylindrical concrete rising from a 2-story circular base. It has a large circular observation room. This lighthouse is white in colour with red trim.