Tower of Light

Coordinates: 22°39′05.3″N 120°17′46.8″E / 22.651472°N 120.296333°E / 22.651472; 120.296333

The Tower of Light (Chinese: 光之塔; pinyin: Guāngzhītǎ is a former transmission tower in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1]

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.[2]

Transportation

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://khh.travel/en/index.asp?au_id=120&sub_id=308&id=1963
  2. ↑ "Sanmin District Office Kaohsiung City-Tourism".
  3. ↑ "KRTC".
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