85 Sky Tower
Building Tall mixed-use skyscraper landmark in Kaohsiung's skyline
Kaohsiung’s 85 Sky Tower dominates the skyline with a mixed-use complex of observation decks, hotel rooms and shopping; visitors go for city views and rooftop dining.
The 85 Sky Tower, also known as the Tuntex Sky Tower, is a mixed-use skyscraper in Kaohsiung with 85 floors above ground. At the time of its completion it was the tallest building in Taiwan and remains a prominent element of Kaohsiung’s skyline.
The building houses offices, a hotel component and retail spaces, and was developed as part of Kaohsiung’s late-20th-century urban development. Its vertical profile and columnar form make it a local landmark in the city centre.
The tower was completed during the 1990s and has served as a commercial and hospitality hub for southern Taiwan. It is located in central Kaohsiung and is visible from many parts of the urban core.
- Floors and ranking: Contains 85 above-ground floors and was the tallest building in Taiwan until the completion of Taipei 101.
How to Get to 85 Sky Tower #
Take the Kaohsiung MRT to Sanduo Shopping District Station on the Red Line - 85 Sky Tower (Tuntex Sky Tower) is a short walk from that station in Lingya District. The tower is within a few minutes’ drive of central Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung Main Station) depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting 85 Sky Tower #
- Arrive in late afternoon so you can watch the sunset and then stay after dark for panoramic city and harbor lights-the tower's views are especially striking at dusk.
- Take the Kaohsiung MRT to Sanduo Shopping District station for the quickest access; that area also has shopping and dining if you're combining the observatory with other activities.
- Visit on a weekday evening to avoid weekend queues; if you want a quieter experience, book a weekday time slot rather than aiming for weekend peak hours.
Best Time to Visit 85 Sky Tower #
For shorter lines and a calmer visit to the observation deck, go on a weekday daytime; evenings and weekends are busiest, especially at sunset.
Weather & Climate near 85 Sky Tower #
85 Sky Tower's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1899 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (388 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (385 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (452 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (224 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 12 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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