The Guardian of the Harbor City's Navigation #VTC Tower - Cijin District, Kaohsiung City

#AugustDestinations2025 Kaohsiung, a city renowned for its port, boasts a little-known secret guardian. Standing quietly along the Cijin coastline, it uses intelligence and technology to guide every vessel entering and leaving Kaohsiung Harbor. This tower is the Cijin VTC (Vessel Traffic Service Tower), also known as the Kaohsiung Port Traffic Control Center. VTC stands for "Vessel Traffic Service." Simply put, the VTC tower is the port's equivalent of an air traffic control center, monitoring and managing vessel movements within the port to ensure safe navigation and prevent collisions. The Cijin VTC tower is not only a vital hub for Kaohsiung Harbor, but its unique design has also become a scenic feature of the Cijin coastline. Its prime location in Cijin, closest to Kaohsiung Harbor's primary port (the main waterway for large ships), affords tower staff a panoramic view, allowing them to clearly monitor the movements of every large cargo, oil, and passenger ship entering and leaving the port. Next time you visit Cijin, besides enjoying the seafood and visiting the historical sites, why not take a moment to admire the VTC Tower from afar, a silent contributor to Kaohsiung Port, and experience the port city's unique maritime culture.