Taipei 101 Observatory
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Taipei 101 Observatory - by Management





Description
Taipei 101 is a 508m-high skyscraper that was the world's tallest building between 2004 and 2009, it is named after its floor count (excl. 5 basement levels). The blue-green glass façade has 8 large segments reminiscent of an inverted pagoda and the tower is designed to withstand the typhoon winds and earthquake tremors that Taiwan sometimes experiences. The main observatory is located on the 89th floor, 382m above ground level, and can be reached in 37s by a high-speed elevator. There is also a smaller observatory on the very top floor (different fee applies). Trivia: 101 symbolizes the renewal of time, January 01 and a new century (100+1).
Access & Transport
The building is located in Taipei's Xinyi district. It is served by the Xinyi line 4 (Taipei Station) and the City Hall station (Bannan line) is a 10 mins walk away. There is a car park at the basement of the shopping mall. Directions info: https://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/access
Instructions & Recommendations
Management reserves the right to close and reschedule the visit in case of adverse weather conditions. We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the nearby Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall.
Environmental & Social
Construction would have been resources intensive (glass, steel) but the primary use is commercial, not tourism and the building has a LEED Platinum certification (double paned windows, water recycling). Socially neutral
Conclusion
A technically interesting and impressive looking building but, as usual, going to the top might be a little underwhelming and we would only truly recommend for those who have not had this type of experience yet. Otherwise it is enjoyable but certainly not unmissable or even a priority, in our book.
Key positive
Impressive architecture and elevator ride
Unbeatable views of downtown Taipei
Key negative
There can be some waiting time
Suitability
The observation deck is wheelchair accessible
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
February 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h
Monday10:00 - 21:00
Tuesday10:00 - 21:00
Wednesday10:00 - 21:00
Thursday10:00 - 21:00
Friday10:00 - 21:00
Saturday10:00 - 21:00
Sunday10:00 - 21:00