Sun-Shooting Tower


The Sun-Shooting Tower or Chiayi Tower is a tower built inside Chiayi Park, East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan.

Architecture

The tower stands at a height of 62 meters. Its exterior designed was inspired by a giant sacred tree in Alishan [National Scenic Area|Alishan]. The brown aluminum pattern mimics the wood grain of the tree and the center is left with a empty space that mimics the crack in the center of that giant sacred tree.
The interior bronze sculpture is inspired by the "Sun-Shooting" legend of Taiwanese indigenous peoples. This bronze-made sculpture is 24 meters tall and 3 meters wide.
The tower features an observation deck, a café and a small rooftop garden.

Transportation

The tower is accessible within walking distance southeast from Beimen Station of the Alishan [Forest Railway] or using Chiayi County Bus from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railway.