Exploring the World Famous TV Tower: A City Landmark Above the Clouds
一、Overview of World Famous TV Towers
The world-renowned TV tower is not only a source of broadcasting and television signals, but also a landmark building in various cities. They attract the attention of countless tourists with their unique design, astonishing height, and rich functions.
TV towers play a crucial role in modern society. It is a tower shaped building designed specifically for setting up television broadcasting transmission antennas. Under sufficient transmission power conditions, the higher the antenna is mounted, the farther the transmission distance. For example, many famous TV towers in the world can transmit multiple sets of TV programs and FM radio programs, such as the Central Television Tower which can transmit 8 sets of TV and 10 sets of radio.
There are many famous TV towers in the world, each with its own unique features. For example, the Tokyo Sky Tree, with a height of 634.0 meters, is a man-made building second only to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in the world. Its construction purpose is to reduce the radio wave transmission obstacles caused by the towering buildings in the center of Tokyo. The Guangzhou Tower, nicknamed "Little Man Waist", has a main body height of 454 meters, an antenna mast height of 146 meters, and a total height of 600 meters, making it the tallest tower in China. It not only has the world's tallest revolving restaurant, Ferris wheel, and jumping machine facilities, but also has become a landmark building in Guangzhou with its unique twisted waist design. The CN Tower, located in Toronto, Canada, was built in 1976. Its exterior is simple and sleek, and the observation deck design is full of science fiction style, complementing the surrounding buildings and elevating the overall level of the city. The Ostankino TV Tower is located in Moscow, Russia and was built in 1967. Although its appearance is somewhat outdated, it is almost well-known in Russia. It is built for functionality and has a primitive industrial atmosphere, complemented by lighting decorations. It is very spectacular in Moscow's architecture and has supporting facilities such as restaurants. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower is located in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. It was completed in 1995 and successfully designed. The "big round ball" in the middle is in line with the oriental aesthetic and reflects the sci-fi style, witnessing the rise of Pudong New Area.
Nowadays, the role of television towers is no longer limited to transmitting television signals. Some TV towers have become tourist attractions, attracting tourists to come for sightseeing, such as the Central Television Tower. It is not only the TV signal transmission center of Beijing, but also an important window to understand Beijing and experience its modernization process. There is a TV Culture Hall inside the tower, displaying pictures, texts, and physical materials of the early development of Chinese television. Visitors can learn about the development process of Chinese television here. There is a sightseeing level at the top of the tower, where tourists can overlook the entire Beijing city. In addition, there is a revolving restaurant and various entertainment facilities inside the tower, providing visitors with a rich dining and entertainment experience.
In short, the world-renowned TV tower has become an important symbol and tourist destination in various cities with its unique charm and diverse functions.
二、The world's top ranked TV tower
(一)Sky Tree
The Tokyo Skytree, as the tallest standing radio tower in the world, stands at a height of 634.0 meters, only slightly inferior to the world's tallest Burj Khalifa. Its unique shape, with a thick silver gray steel frame exposed, and an inverted trapezoidal protrusion in the upper middle, makes it particularly eye-catching on the Tokyo skyline.
The Tokyo Skytree is not only a television signal transmission tower, but also one of Tokyo's new landmark buildings. It was jointly built by Tobu Railway and its subsidiary Tobu Tower Skytree. After 3 years and 8 months, it was completed on February 29, 2012 and officially put into use on May 22 of the same year. The total cost of the entire project is 65 billion yen, and if the cost of ancillary facilities is included, it reaches 143 billion yen.
The color design of Tokyo Skytree adopts the original "Skytree White", which is handcrafted by craftsmen who use traditional Japanese indigo dyeing techniques. With white as the main tone and a little blue added, it emits a faint blue color like white porcelain, shining brightly in the sunlight. There are two observation decks on the tower open to the public, namely the observation deck (350 meters high) and the observation corridor (450 meters high). From here, you can overlook the entire Tokyo and even the Kanto region. At night, the tower body will change various colors according to the scene, with orange as the overall tone, sometimes changing to light blue or purple with Edo atmosphere, shining brightly in the night view of Tokyo.
At the foot of the Tokyo Skytree is the commercial facility "Tokyo Soramachi", which has over 300 shops selling Japanese specialties, cuisine, and cartoon character dolls. In addition, the Tokyo Skytree is often struck by lightning, but there is no need to worry about safety issues as its main steel frame is grounded underground. And there is a lightning current meter on the tower, which can be used to analyze and study the composition of lightning.
(二)KVLY TV Tower in the United States
The KVLY TV Tower is located in North Dakota, USA, with a height of 628.8 meters. It was once the tallest man-made building in the world, built in just thirty days, and its speed was astonishing. The tower was built by Hamilton Supervisors and Kline Steel Company at a cost of $500000 (equivalent to $3.2 million today).
The KVLY TV Tower is now owned by North Dakota Television in Bismarck and is used to broadcast KVLY Channel 11. It has a playback power of 316 kilowatts and a broadcasting range of approximately 78000 square kilometers. Its structure is simple, consisting only of one steel truss and 27 steel cables. In 2019, the VHF antenna at the top of the tower was dismantled and its height was reduced to 605.6 meters.
After the construction of KVLY TV Tower, the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States used the tower's height (628.8 meters) as a limit on the height of future man-made structures, so the height of buildings within the United States cannot exceed this value.
(三)Canton Tower
The Guangzhou Tower, nicknamed Little Man Waist, has a total height of 600 meters and is the tallest tower in China and the second tallest tower in the world. Its tower body design is unique, with a twisted waist and a pointed spire, creating an elegant and charming posture.
Guangzhou Tower is equipped with the world's tallest revolving restaurant, Ferris wheel, and jumping machine. At a height of 168-334.4 meters on the tower, there is a "Spider Man Skywalk", which is the world's tallest and longest aerial walking ladder; There is a revolving restaurant located 422.8 meters from the tower, which is the tallest revolving restaurant in the world; At the top of the tower, 450-454 meters away, there is a Ferris wheel, which is the tallest Ferris wheel in the world.
(四)CN Tower
The Canadian National Television Tower is an iconic building in Toronto, standing at 553.33 meters tall and the fifth tallest standalone structure in the world. It is considered a landmark of Toronto, attracting over 2 million visitors annually. In 1995, it was included in the Seven Wonders of the World by the American Civil Engineering Association and became a member of the World Tower Alliance.
The Canadian National Television Tower is mainly composed of a hollow concrete hexagonal column, which includes a staircase and electrical and plumbing connections. The six elevators of the tower are located in three chamfers formed by the hexagonal shape. The tower has nearly 1700 levels of metal stairs, equivalent to the height of a hundred or so floors.
There are multiple tourist areas on the tower, with glass floors and outdoor and indoor observation decks located at an altitude of 342 meters. The main deck has seven levels, some of which are open to the public. The Horizons caf é and observation deck are located at 346 meters, while the 360 degree rotating restaurant is located at 351 meters. It takes 72 minutes to rotate once, and customers can enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of Toronto without moving.
(五)Ostankino Tower
The Ostankino TV Tower is a television and radio tower in Moscow, standing 540 meters tall and ranking fifth in the world. It has a rough and rugged style reminiscent of the former Soviet Union, and is sturdy and sturdy.
The Ostankino TV Tower is equipped with restaurants and other supporting facilities, providing convenient services for the people of Moscow. It has also become one of the famous tourist attractions in the area, attracting visitors from all over the world every year.
三、Famous TV towers in other Asian countries
(一)Tokyo Tower, Japan
The Tokyo Tower was built in 1958, based on the Eiffel Tower. It is 332 meters high and is a landmark of Tokyo. The tower is in the shape of a pyramid, supported by four legs, with colors of "international orange" and "international white" alternating, bright and eye-catching. The lighting is designed and hosted by the world-renowned lighting designer Kanko Ishii. The lighting time is between sunset and midnight, and the color of the lights changes with the seasons, with white in summer and orange in spring, autumn, and winter. In addition to transmitting various radio waves such as television and radio, the Tokyo Tower also sends JR train stop signals during major earthquakes, and has functions such as navigation marks, wind direction and speed measurement, and temperature measurement. The Tokyo Tower mainly consists of Foot Town, Main Deck (150 meters), and Top Deck (250 meters). As of December 2022, the number of tourists has exceeded 15 billion. Tokyo Tower can be found in many literary, film, and anime works in Japan, such as the novel "Tokyo Tower" by Kaori Eguo, as well as TV dramas "Tokyo Love Story" and "Love Century", anime "Sakura Sakura", "Detective Conan", "Doraemon", and so on. In 2013, Tokyo Tower was registered as a tangible cultural heritage of Japan. In 2018, Tokyo Tower won the 2018 Excellent Design Award.
(二)South Mountain Tower, Seoul, South Korea
The South Mountain Tower in Seoul was built in 1975 and is 236 meters high. Also known as N Seoul Tower, it reappeared in front of tourists under the name N Seoul Tower after being renovated in 2005. N is both the first letter of Namsan and has a completely new meaning. The project cost a total of 15 billion Korean won and newly installed lighting equipment suitable for different seasons and activity requirements, and decorated the tower body. Every night from 7 to 12 o'clock, there are six searchlights in the sky piecing together patterns of blooming flowers, known as the 'Flowers of Seoul'.
The lobby of the N Seoul Tower features a multimedia area for playing movie trailers and music videos, a children's experiential learning hall, and spaces for exhibitions and performances. The 5th floor n. Grill Western restaurant rotates 360 degrees every 48 minutes, providing customers with a pleasant experience space where food is in their mouth and beautiful scenery is in their eyes. The bathroom located on the second floor is called the Sky Bathroom because it offers a panoramic view of Seoul from the window. In addition, N Seoul Tower also has various other facilities, making it a truly complex cultural space.
There are two observation decks on the tower open to the public, namely the observation deck (350 meters high) and the observation corridor (450 meters high). From here, the view of Seoul and even the Kanto region will be unobstructed. At night, the tower body will change various colors according to the scene, with orange as the overall tone, sometimes changing to light blue or purple with Edo atmosphere, shining brightly in the night view of Tokyo.
The most distinctive feature is the love wall, where couples hang love locks to express their promises and wishes. You can bring your own lock to hang it, or use other personal items such as phone cases as a souvenir. The 360 degree observation platform of Seoul Tower allows you to fully enjoy the night view of Seoul and the hustle and bustle of the city. Seoul Tower is not only an excellent place to enjoy the night view, but also has multiple shops and snack shops for tourists to purchase souvenirs and taste delicious food. If you want to climb to the top of Seoul Tower, you can choose to take the elevator directly to the top, but you need to purchase tickets separately. Of course, if the budget allows, this is also an unforgettable experience. There are two ways to climb the mountain: hiking or taking a cable car. The hiking route is equipped with wooden boardwalks, although the distance is long, the difficulty is not high, suitable for tourists who like to walk. If you want to save time, you can choose to purchase a cable car ticket up the mountain, with an adult ticket price of approximately 14000 Korean won.
(三)Kuala Lumpur Tower, Malaysia
The Kuala Lumpur Tower was built in 1996, with a height of 421 meters, making it the seventh tallest tower in the world and a landmark of Kuala Lumpur along with the Petronas Twin Towers. The net height of its tower body is 421 meters, with vertical arch ribs on the surface, and the tower weighs 100000 tons. The Kuala Lumpur Tower did not use pile driving, but directly utilized an independent piece of land. The construction of the tower took 4 years and was completed in April 1996. The Kuala Lumpur Tower is the tallest tower in Southeast Asia and the fourth highest communication tower in the world. Its wind resistant structure is capable of withstanding winds of up to 90 miles per hour.
The decorative glass windows on the top of Kuala Lumpur Tower are designed to emulate the Royal Palace of Iran. There are a total of 11 floors, including the observation level, rotating restaurant, viewing banquet platform, communication station, building service level, RTM radio station, paging device, antenna pole base, etc. Climbing onto the observation deck of Kuala Lumpur Tower, one can overlook the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur from a high altitude. Kuala Lumpur Tower is also a member of the World Tower Federation and a tourist destination. It has hosted international skydiving festivals in 2009 and 2014. The admission fee is MYR 49 for adults and MYR 29 for children, and the opening hours are from 09:00 to 22:00. You can take the Kuala Lumpur Monorail to Bukit Nanas i Station and walk for 5 minutes to get there.
(四)Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The construction undertaken by Chinese enterprises is an important project of China and Sri Lanka in the "the Belt and Road" project. It is 351 meters high and was completed in 2019.
(五)Almaty Tower, Kazakhstan
Built in 1983, with a height of 371 meters. Due to the frequent earthquakes in Almaty, the tower has been strengthened in terms of earthquake resistance.
(六)Tashkent Tower, Uzbekistan
Built in 1985, with a height of 375 meters. The interior of the tower includes stairs and elevators, and a high-end restaurant is located at the top of the tower.
(七)Tehran, Iran
Built in 2007, with a height of 435 meters, it is the sixth tallest tower in the world. The M ö del Tower reaches a height of 435 meters from the ground to the top of the antenna, with 12 floors inside the top and a roof height of 315 meters. The interior of the tower includes stairs and elevators. The Merdeka Tower is currently the 17th tallest independent building structure in the world. M ö d Tower is part of the Tehran International Trade and Conference Center, with a restaurant, five-star hotel, conference center, World Trade Center, and technology park at the top of the tower. The top of the tower is the best place to overlook the whole city of Tehran from a high altitude, with a better night view. It is recommended to go when the weather is good. The opening hours are from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm from Monday to Saturday, with a reference time of 2-3 hours.
(八)Baku TV Tower, Azerbaijan
Built in 1996, with a height of 310 meters, the Flame Tower next to it is a landmark building in Baku.
(九)Tbilisi TV Tower, Georgia
Built in 1972, with a height of 274 meters.
(十) St. Turketa, Johannesburg, South Africa
Built in 1961, with a height of 237 meters, it was once closed due to riots.
(十一)Hillborough, Johannesburg, South Africa
Built in 1971, it is 269 meters high and sisters tower with St.
四、Famous Chinese TV Tower
(一)Zhongyuan Futa
Zhongyuan Futa is located in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, with a total height of 388 meters. Its design is unique and ingenious. From a high altitude, it looks like a blooming plum blossom blooming on the land of the Central Plains, symbolizing "the five blessings of blooming flowers and the prosperity of the Central Plains"; Looking up from the ground, it resembles a frozen firework that stands upright, rotates upwards, leaps naturally, and dances gracefully. The shape of the tower resembles a tripod, symbolizing the tripod standing in the Central Plains. The tower is a combination of ancient musical instruments known as "Bian La Qi Ming", highlighting its communication and dissemination functions.
The Zhongyuan Futa is divided into four parts: the tower base, the tower body, the tower body, and the mast, each with exquisite design. The exterior wall of the tower is decorated with 13 large reliefs, such as "N ü wa creates humans", "Pangu opens up the world", "drilling wood to make fire", "Yu Gong moves mountains", "Chang'e flies to the moon", etc. Each relief depicts the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. From the 100th floor to the 101st floor, there is a special view of glass walkway - walking in the clouds. There is no railing in one section, and people need to use protective belts to tie them to the fence to walk. Walking on the fence is ethereal, but it is also scary. Standing on the 99th floor and looking out, the tall buildings in the distance seem like deep mountain canyons, giving people the feeling of "reaching the summit and overlooking the small mountains".
Between the third and fourth floors of the Central Plains Futa, there is the world's largest hand-painted panoramic oil painting - 'Splendid Central Plains'. The painting is 20 meters high and 175 meters long, depicting the beautiful scenery of 18 major cities in Henan Province, covering more than 100 major scenic spots and attractions. It uses high-tech sound, light, and electricity shading technology to give people a strong visual shock and impact. Sitting there watching, as if immersing oneself in the experience, it is intoxicating and reluctant to leave for a long time. This painting was created by a renowned painter and professor from the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts over a period of five years and has been successfully selected for the Guinness World Records.
Surrounding the tower fence are statues of famous figures from ancient and modern Central Plains, including the medical saint Zhang Zhongjing, politicians Sima Guang and Zhuge Liang, Buddhist scholars Xuanzang, poets Du Fu and Bai Juyi, astronomer Zhang Heng, military strategist Yue Fei, etc. They are the pride of Henan people and also demonstrate the profound heritage of Henan as the birthplace of Chinese civilization and the cradle of the Chinese nation. Zhongyuan Futa is a commercial, artistic, and cultural center that integrates broadcasting and television signal transmission, tourism and sightseeing, cross-border trade, conference and exhibition, cultural and entertainment, catering and leisure, and car theaters, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to come for sightseeing.
(二)Beijing Central Radio and Television Tower
The Beijing Central Radio and Television Tower broadcasts programs to the world, standing at a height of 405 meters. Its design resembles a prayer posture, simple and elegant, with the tower body entirely in gray and white colors, appearing calm and solemn. The bottom of the tower consists of the pedestal and tower base, and the podium is composed of a wharf square and a retreat ring corridor, making it a great place for people to relax.
The CCTV Tower can transmit 8 sets of televisions and 10 sets of broadcasts, and is a high-tech comprehensive building that integrates broadcasting and television transmission, tourism, catering, and entertainment. There is a TV Culture Hall inside the tower, which displays a large number of pictures, texts, and physical materials from the early development of Chinese television. Visitors can learn about the past, present, and future of Chinese television here, and experience the mystery of CCTV culture up close. There is a sightseeing level at the top of the tower, where tourists can overlook the entire Beijing city and enjoy a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. There is also a revolving restaurant and various entertainment facilities inside the tower, providing visitors with a rich dining and entertainment experience.
The design of the Central Television Tower fully considers the special geographical environment of the capital Beijing, striving to express the tower's Chinese attributes and Beijing characteristics. Rising from the ground to 223 meters, the radius of the cylinder extends outward by 10 meters, forming a palace lantern shaped tower. At the same time, through the wide trestle plaza, the White Marble retreat corridor, the palace lantern tower, the prayer hall tower, etc., the artistic style of ancient Chinese architecture is reproduced, and the level of modern architectural technology is demonstrated.
(三)Tianjin Radio and TV Tower
The Tianjin Radio and Television Tower is 415 meters high and is the only "tower in water" in the world, known as the "Sky Tower Spinning Clouds". It stands tall between the blue waves and the clouds, and the tower stands tall in the water, reflecting the brilliance of the tower and reflecting the characteristic of the connection between Tianjin City and Shuigu.
The Sky Tower consists of five parts: tower base, tower pedestal, tower body, tower tower, and antenna. There is an observation hall and a revolving restaurant inside the tower at a distance of 248-278 meters. The second floor is the observation hall, which has a specially made tempered glass curtain wall and offers a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Tianjin city. The revolving restaurant can accommodate 2000 people for dining at the same time. Every 45 minutes, the restaurant rotates once, and people can follow the hall to enjoy Tianjin's unique cuisine.
The completion and broadcasting of the Tian Tower in 1991 greatly improved the wireless coverage of broadcasting, television, and radio in Tianjin. Before the Tianta Tower was put into use, TV sets were selling like crazy in various shopping malls in Tianjin, and there were even cases where TV sets were purchased with receipts and unit employees drew lots for purchase certificates. Nowadays, the cultural function of the Heavenly Pagoda is increasing day by day. It is not only the first scenic spot in Tianjin, but also a national 4A level tourist attraction, attracting many tourists to come for sightseeing. The Tianta area has also become the most popular and noble cultural area in Jincheng due to its rich cultural environment and beautiful natural landscapes.
(四)The Oriental Pearl TV Tower
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower TV Tower is a landmark building in Shanghai. Built in the 1990s, it is 468 meters high and ranks fifth in the world. Its unique shape is composed of multiple spheres connected in series, like a string of brilliant pearls.
The design seismic standard of Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower is "Level 7 does not move, Level 8 does not crack, Level 9 does not fall", with good wind resistance performance. Since its establishment, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Radio and Television Tower has undertaken six sets of wireless television transmission services in Shanghai, with a regional coverage radius of 80 kilometers.
The tower integrates multiple functions such as urban sightseeing, fashionable catering, shopping and entertainment, historical display, Pujiang tourism, and exhibition performances. The central part of the second sphere is a fully transparent sightseeing corridor, which is the only 360 degree fully transparent glass sightseeing corridor in the world. Walking on it, you can have a close-up view of the scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River, as well as a panoramic view of Shanghai. The design concept of the third ball is "space capsule". At the height of 351 meters, it is the highest point of the tower and the last sightseeing floor. No matter day or night, it is the most suitable place for Oriental Pearl TV Tower to have a bird's-eye view of Shanghai downtown.
The Shanghai Urban Historical Development Exhibition Hall at the bottom of the tower houses over 1000 cultural relics and more than 100 wax figures of real people. Visitors can learn about the development history of Shanghai here. In addition, there is a 78 meter "More Shanghai" multimedia show inside the tower, which successfully creates a true 240 ° surround screen cinema with ground screen effect. With a magnificent visual effect, it reproduces the urban life of Shanghai in the next 70 years, allowing the audience to have an immersive multi-dimensional experience and feeling.
五、Characteristics and functions of famous TV towers
(一)Design Features
The design styles of world-renowned TV towers are rich and diverse, showcasing unique charm. For example, the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, was built in 1976. The tower has a simple and sleek body, with a gray concrete textured exterior and a spaceship style observation deck, full of science fiction style. It matches well with surrounding buildings and enhances the overall level of the city. The Guangzhou Tower, nicknamed "Little Man Waist", features a visual effect of steel frame weaving on its exterior. The unique "waist cinching" design, combined with a pointed spire, creates an elegant and charming posture, showcasing a strong sense of modernity. The Tokyo Tower is based on the Eiffel Tower and was built in 1958. Its bright red and white color scheme is eye-catching, and its pyramid shaped structure is supported by four legs, giving it a strong historical charm. The Lotus Tower in Colombo, Sri Lanka, contracted by Chinese enterprises, is an important project in the "the Belt and Road" project between China and Sri Lanka, which integrates modern architectural technology and local cultural characteristics, reflecting unique regional characteristics.
(二)Tourism and sightseeing functions
Many famous TV towers are equipped with abundant tourism and sightseeing facilities, providing visitors with an excellent sightseeing experience. The Tokyo Skytree has two observation decks open to the public, namely the Observation Deck (350 meters high) and the Observation Corridor (450 meters high), from which you can overlook the scenery of Tokyo and even the Kanto region. At night, the tower body will change various colors, shining brightly in the night view of Tokyo. The commercial facility "Tokyo Soramachi" at the foot of the tower has over 300 shops where tourists can purchase Japanese specialties, cuisine, and cartoon character dolls. The South Mountain Tower in Seoul, South Korea has multiple observation decks, such as the multimedia area, children's experiential learning hall, and exhibition and performance space in the lobby of the N Seoul Tower. The revolving restaurant on the tower rotates 360 degrees every 48 minutes, providing customers with a dual enjoyment of food and beautiful scenery. In addition, there are also special attractions such as the Love Wall, attracting many couples to come and check in. The Kuala Lumpur Tower is the seventh tallest tower in the world and a popular tourist destination. Visitors can climb onto the observation deck to overlook Kuala Lumpur, and there are also facilities such as a revolving restaurant inside the tower. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower in Shanghai integrates urban sightseeing, fashion catering, shopping and entertainment and other functions. The central part of the second sphere is a fully transparent sightseeing corridor, and the third sphere is designed as a "space capsule", which is the best place to have a bird's-eye view of the urban area of Shanghai. The Shanghai Urban Historical Development Exhibition Hall at the bottom of the tower allows visitors to understand the development history of Shanghai. In addition, there is a 78 meter "More Shanghai" multimedia show inside the tower, providing visitors with an immersive experience.
(三)Broadcasting and television transmission function
As the main function of a television tower, broadcasting and television transmission tasks are crucial. The world-renowned television tower is responsible for the transmission of broadcasting and television signals, with a wide coverage area. For example, the Central Television Tower can transmit 8 sets of television and 10 sets of radio, and is a high-tech comprehensive building that integrates radio and television transmission, tourism, catering, and entertainment. Since the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Radio and Television Tower was built, it has undertaken six sets of wireless television transmission services in Shanghai, covering a radius of 80 kilometers. The Ostankino TV Tower is a well-known television and radio tower in Moscow, providing convenient broadcasting and television services to the people of Moscow. The Tokyo Skytree is not only one of Tokyo's new landmark buildings, but also responsible for transmitting television signals. These TV towers convert TV signals into electromagnetic waves through their antennas and emit them to surrounding areas, ensuring the normal broadcast of radio and television programs, meeting people's information needs, and enriching their spiritual and cultural life.