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.
85 Sky Tower at a Glance#
About 85 Sky Tower#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.8h |
| February | Excellent | 16° - 23° | 20° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
| March | Excellent | 18° - 26° | 22° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 22° - 29° | 25° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 209 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 388 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 26° - 32° | 35° | 385 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Good | 25° - 31° | 33° | 452 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 224 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 23° - 30° | 26° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 20° - 27° | 23° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.9h |
| December | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.7h |
