# Tower of Light, Taiwan: what it is and when to go > Tower of Light is a former transmission tower in Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (光之塔). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/tower-of-light/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-12 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Former transmission tower in Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan · Architecture - **Local name:** 光之塔 - **Where:** Taiwan - **Best time:** March to April and October to December. - **Nearest airport:** KHH Kaohsiung (Xiaogang), 10.0 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 22.6515, 120.29631 ## What it is and where Tower of Light is a former transmission tower in Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (光之塔). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Kaohsiung](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/kaohsiung/), where this site lists 44 more places to see, 3.7 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 22.6515, 120.29631; the nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH, Kaohsiung (Xiaogang)), 10.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=22.651503%2C120.296314) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=22.651503%2C120.296314) It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/arquitectura/) places in Taiwan. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Tower of Light is **March to April and October to December**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h 45 | | February | Possible | 11 h 15 | | March | Best time | 11 h 51 | | April | Best time | 12 h 32 | | May | Possible | 13 h 05 | | June | Better not | 13 h 23 | | July | Better not | 13 h 16 | | August | Better not | 12 h 47 | | September | Possible | 12 h 07 | | October | Best time | 11 h 28 | | November | Best time | 10 h 53 | | December | Best time | 10 h 37 | In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Taiwan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Taiwan To enter Taiwan there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Mountain permit for the high-altitude parks”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Taiwan checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/#antes-de-salir). Currency: New Taiwan dollar (TWD); plugs: Type A and B · 110 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-024-111 tourist information. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/kaohsiung-museum-of-fine-arts/): Art museum in Kaohsiung, Taiwan · 1.2 km - [Rueifong Night Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/ruifeng-night-market/): Night market in Kaohsiung · 1.7 km - [Sunfong Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/sanfong-temple/): Nezha temple in Kaohsiung, Taiwan · 1.7 km - [Liouhe Night Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/liouhe-tourist-night-market/): Night market in Kaohsiung, Taiwan · 2.2 km - [Laboya Aqua Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/laboya-aqua-palace/): With kids · Wildlife · 2.6 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Taiwan guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/). ## More in Taiwan: Architecture - [Penghu Great Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/penghu-great-bridge/): bridge in Taiwan - [Eluanbi Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/eluanbi-lighthouse/): lighthouse in Pingtung County, Taiwan - [Guandu Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/guandu-bridge/): bridge in Taiwan - [Kaohsiung Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/kaohsiung-lighthouse/): lighthouse in Kaohsiung - [Taipei Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/taipei-bridge/): bridge in Taipei and New Taipei City, Taiwan - [Dongyong Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/dongyong-lighthouse/): lighthouse in Matsu, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Every Taiwan place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/arquitectura/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Tower of Light? It is a former transmission tower in Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (光之塔 in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Taiwan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Tower of Light? March to April and October to December. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. ### How do you get to Tower of Light? The nearest main airport is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), 10.0 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=22.651503%2C120.296314) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Taiwan is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Taiwan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/kaohsiung-museum-of-fine-arts/), [Rueifong Night Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/ruifeng-night-market/), [Sunfong Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/sanfong-temple/). The rest is in [the Taiwan guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/taiwan/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2719284820), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10890030), CC0. More about Tower of Light on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Light). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).