Shin Kong Life Tower, Office skyscraper in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan
The 244.8-meter-tall building features a rose-colored aluminum exterior and rises 51 floors above the streets of central Taipei.
The structure, completed in December 1993, replaced the former Taiwan Railway Hotel that was destroyed during World War II bombing raids.
The first thirteen floors contain the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store, while upper levels serve as headquarters for Shin Kong Financial Holdings.
The tower stands directly across from Taipei Main Station, offering immediate access to metro lines, railway connections, and multiple shopping areas.
From 1994 to 2006, the 46th floor hosted TopView Taipei Observatory, which received over four million visitors during its operational period.
Location: Taipei
Inception: 1993
Floors above the ground: 51
Height: 244.8 m
GPS coordinates: 25.04594,121.51534
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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