Tower of Light explained

Tower of Light 光之塔
Coordinates:	22.6515°N 120.2963°W
Owner:	Kaohsiung City Government
Type:	transmission tower
Tower No:	1

The Tower of Light is a former transmission tower in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

History

The tower was originally used by Taipower as high voltage transmission tower. With the construction of underground power cable, the tower was on the brink of being scrapped. The Kaohsiung City Government then actively persuaded Taipower to retain one tower for commemorative purpose. After successfully lobbying for a budget of NT$40 million, ecological concepts were incorporated into the design to use solar power to illuminate the tower.^{[1] [2]}

Architecture

The tower also features a display of various sizes of insulators and a small climbing wall at its side.

Transportation

The tower is accessible within walking distance west of Houyi Station of Kaohsiung MRT.^[3]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
• Electricity sector in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Famous Landmarks. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141221101516/khh.travel/en/index.asp?au_id=120&sub_id=308&id=1963. 2014-12-21.
2. Web site: Sanmin District Office Kaohsiung City-Tourism.
3. Web site: KRTC.