Taipei 101 Tower is one of the prominent symbols of Taipei, with its prime location and modern architecture, it has become an ideal check-in point for tourists when coming to Taiwan.
Contact Information
- Phone number : 2-81-018-800
- Website : taipei-101.com.tw
- Address : No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
- Opening hours : Sunday – Thursday (11:00 – 21:30), Friday and Saturday (11:00 – 22:00)
Building Height
- Height : 1,667 ft (508.1 m)
The top of Taipei 101 will be lit up in a different color every day.
History and Architecture
Taipei 101 , also known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is located in Xinyi District. From 2004 to 2010, it was the tallest building in the world. The tower was started in 1999 by architect Lee Cho-yuan and officially opened in 2004 with a total investment of 1.76 billion USD.
Outstanding Features
- Total floor area : 412,500 m²
- Height : 509.2 m
- Number of floors : 101 floors, the first building in the world to exceed 500 m.
Lighting System
From 6pm to 10pm every day, the top of the tower is illuminated in different colors:
- Monday: Red
- Tuesday: Orange
- Wednesday: Yellow
- Thursday: Green
- Friday: Blue
- Saturday: Indigo
- Sunday: Purple
Directions to Taipei 101
You can get to Taipei 101 by bus or MRT.
MRT : Subway is a popular means of transport.
- Xinyi Line: Arrive at Taipei 101 Station, Exit 4
- Bannan Line: Get off at City Hall Station, exit at Gate 2, then walk for about 10 minutes.
City bus : Cheap and convenient means of transport.
- MRT Taipei 101 / World Trade Station (Shifu Road) Stops : Bus No. 28, 281, 537, 647, 915, BR6, BR7, BR18, BR21, G1.
- MRT Taipei 101 / World Trade Station (Xinyi Road, Section 5) Stops : Bus No. 28, 207, 281, 537, 797, BL5, Xinyi Mainline.
- 101 International Shopping Mall Station (Songzhi Road) Stop : Bus No. 28, 32, BL5, 537, 797, 市民小巴7 (Citizen Minibus 7).
Taxi : Call 55850 (English) or 27997997 (English Speaking Drivers Association).
Taipei 101 Ticket Price
- Buy tickets at : https://101ob.welcometw.com/tour/listAll?category=wgb&form=MG0AV3
- Regular ticket price : Visit floors 88, 89, 91 (Open when weather conditions permit).
- Adults: 600 NTD
- Priority subjects (Students, seniors…): 540 New Taiwan Dollars
- Priority Pass: 1200 NTD
Note : Children under 115cm are free of charge. Each person can pay an additional NT$380 to visit the 101st floor.
Safety gear is available to wear while touring Skyline460
- Skyline460 Ticket Price : Visit floors 101, 89, 88, 91 (Open when weather conditions permit).
- All subjects: 3000 New Taiwan Dollars
- Tours are fully guided and limited to guests.
Popular Activities at Taipei 101
1. Admire the Night View of Taipei City
The tower shimmers in the night
From the 89th floor observatory, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Taipei at night. The observatory is open from 9am to 10pm. The 91st floor outdoor observation deck allows you to enjoy the fresh air from a “scary” height.
2. Shopping In Taipei 101
Taipei 101 shopping mall is located inside Taipei 101 tower.
Taipei 101 also has a luxury shopping mall with many food, beverage and fashion stores. Xinyi shopping district is also a great choice for visitors with many retail stalls, bookstores, cinemas.
3. Diverse Cuisine
Inside the tower there are many restaurants serving local and international dishes such as:
- Din Tai Fung Chinese Restaurant : Famous for its soup dumplings.
- Shin Yeh Dining : Serving Taiwanese cuisine.
- Diamond Tony’s : Italian restaurant on the 85th floor, offering a set menu.
Din Tai Fung Chinese Restaurant
4. The Highest Starbucks in the World
Starbucks at Taipei 101 is located on the 35th floor
Located on the 35th floor, the world’s highest Starbucks requires reservations by calling 886-2-8101-0701 and spending a minimum of NT$200.
5. Admire New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Spectacular fireworks display on New Year’s Eve
Every December 31st, Taipei 101 holds a fireworks display at midnight. You can visit Maokong Mountain to avoid the crowds and admire the fireworks from afar.
Conclude
Spending time visiting Taipei 101 will give you memorable experiences of a symbol of Taiwan’s prosperity.
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