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Shin Kong Life Tower

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Shin Kong Life Tower

Taipei, Taiwan
Best timeJan–Apr & Sep
Set inTaipei, Taiwan
In season~72°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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59–93°F
CurrencyTWD
LanguageMandarin Chinese
TimezoneUTC+08:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Shin Kong Life Tower
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightMar · 42%
WarmestJul · 93°F
WettestAug
Best windowJan–Apr & Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Shin Kong Life Tower, at 51 stories and a height of 245 meters (803.8 ft), is one of Taiwan's earliest skyscrapers. The rose-colored tower topped by a pyramid stands in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, and dates from 1993. Its first twelve floors and two underground floors house a Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store; the remaining floors provide office space and serve as headquarters for the Shin Kong Life insurance company.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan–Apr & Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Taipei
3 mi away
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Taipei)
3 mi away
National Taiwan Library
3 mi away
Taipei 101
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shin Kong Life Tower?

The best time to visit Shin Kong Life Tower is January–April & September, in Taipei, Taiwan.

Where is Shin Kong Life Tower?

Shin Kong Life Tower is in Taipei, Taiwan.

What is Shin Kong Life Tower known for?

Shin Kong Life Tower, at 51 stories and a height of 245 meters (803.8 ft), is one of Taiwan's earliest skyscrapers. The rose-colored tower topped by a pyramid stands in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, and dates from 1993. Its first twelve floors and two underground floors house a Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store; the remaining floors provide office space and serve as headquarters for the Shin Kong Life insurance company.

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