Towering above the city like the gigantic bamboo stalk it was designed to resemble, Taipei 101 is impossible to miss. At 508m, Taipei 101 held the title of ‘world’s tallest building’ for a number of years. Until 2011 it held the title of the world’s tallest green building.
Ticket sales are on the 5th floor of the Taipei 101 Shopping Mall. The pressure-controlled lift up is quite a rush; at 1010m per minute it takes a mere 40 seconds to get from ground level to the 89th-floor observation deck. Observation decks are on the 88th and 89th floors, with an outdoor deck on the 91st floor opened on some occasions, weather permitting. Don’t miss the massive gold-coloured iron wind damper that keeps the tower stable through typhoons and earthquakes.
In the basement is a decent food court, and the first five floors are taken up by one of Taipei’s swankiest malls.
For views of Taipei 101, climb Elephant Mountain or head to WOOBAR at the W Hotel.
Travel Info
Taipei101
[台北一零一 / Tài běi yī líng yī ]
–Located in:Northern Taiwan
–County:Taipei
–Features:Gorgeous Bird’s-eye View, Brands and Luxuries Shopping Experience
–Highly recommend to:City View Lovers
–Opening Hours:Observatory
Mon | 9:00 am – 22:00 pm |
Tue | 9:00 am – 22:00 pm |
Wed | 9:00 am – 22:00 pm |
Thu | 9:00 am – 22:00 pm |
Fri | 9:00 am – 22:00 pm |
Sat | 9:00 am – 22:00 pm |
Sun | 9:00 am – 22:00 pm |
*Closing time of ticket sales and entrance at 9:15 PM
(Adjustments to opening times may be provided for extended holidays.
Please refer to public announcements and notices on their official website)
–Contact:+886-2-8101-8800
–Transportation:
MRT | Red Line (Xin-Yi Line) TAIPEI 101 Station, Exit No.4 |
BUS | Buses to Taipei 101 can be boarded at Taipei City Hall, the World Trade Center station, Xin-Yi Administrative Center, and the Grand Hyatt Taipei |
TAXI | Taxicab Stand is on the side of the 7-11 in the B1 floor of the Taipei 101 |
–More detailed info:Taipei101 Official Website
–Address:89th Floor, No. 7, Xinyi Road Section 5, Taipei City
*Ticketing and entrance:TAIPEI 101 Mall, 5th Floor
Editor : Summer@ReadyGo
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