Taipei 101 | Taipei Attraction

Taipei 101 has long ranked among the world's tallest buildings at 508 meters. The indoor observation deck on the 89th floor and the outdoor observation deck on the 91st floor let visitors take in the contours of the Greater Taipei Basin under varying weather conditions. On clear days the view extends over 40 kilometers, from Yushan to the mouth of the Tamsui River. New Year's Eve fireworks are launched from this building, making it the centerpiece of Taiwan's largest year-end city celebration.

Highlights of Taipei 101

Taipei 101 was completed and opened in 2004. Standing 508 meters tall, it features a bamboo-joint exterior design that symbolizes continual growth while also incorporating engineering considerations to withstand Taiwan's earthquakes and typhoons. Designed by architect C.Y. Lee, the building uses an eight-section segmented facade combined with traditional Chinese auspicious number concepts, blending local culture with modern skyscraper engineering.

The 89th-floor indoor observation deck is equipped with a multilingual commentary system; on clear days you can clearly make out the Tamsui River, the Keelung River basin, and the surrounding mountain ridges. The 91st-floor outdoor observation deck is windier and open subject to weather conditions, offering a close-up sense of the city's scale. Inside the building there is a damper exhibition area where you can see the 660-metric-ton spherical tuned mass damper.

How to make the most of your visit

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Check the weather before heading upTaipei is frequently foggy. It is advisable to check real-time visibility in advance or keep flexibility after booking; clear afternoons with high cloud ceilings offer the most reliable views.

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Plan ahead for New Year's EveCrowds around the area on New Year's Eve are enormous. Observation deck tickets need to be purchased in advance, and information on road closures can be found on the city government's official website.

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Indoor and outdoor decks each have trade-offsThe 89th-floor indoor deck involves shooting through glass; the 91st-floor outdoor deck is unobstructed but subject to weather and wind speed restrictions. The two require different ticket types — confirm before purchasing.

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Lower floors are free to enterB1 through 5F is a shopping mall that does not require an observation deck ticket to access. It is worth considering for afternoon tea or a meal as part of a combined itinerary.

Practical information

Getting there and time needed

Take the MRT Bannan Line to Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station; the building entrance is about a 5-minute walk from the exit.
Opening hours and ticket prices for the observation decks are subject to official website announcements and may be adjusted around public holidays and New Year's Eve.
Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended; on-site queues vary significantly depending on peak season.

Nearby connections

The Xinyi Special District is close to Taipei City Library Xinyi Branch, Sisinan Village, and other attractions that can be visited on foot as part of the same itinerary.
The area has a dense concentration of department stores. Taipei World Trade Center holds exhibitions periodically — check current events in advance.

Source: Taipei 101 official information and public data. Photos to be replaced with Dio's own shots.

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