Taipei 101
Taipei 101
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At 101 stories high, Taiwan's tallest skyscraper boasts spectacular views and high-end shopping boutiques including Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton. There's also a Din Tai Fung on the basement level.
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- armani123sgSingapore, Singapore332 contributionsDint waste money on the extra for 101fWe chose to pay extra to visit the 101F but it didnt feel much of a difference. It cost nt600 to come to 89f and additional nt380 to come to 101f. I feel that the nt3000 skyline 460 experience would definitely be a better expenditure although i personally didnt try it. So dont bother paying for 101f, but just stick to the basic ticket at nt600 or choose the best experience at nt3000. I only gave it 3 out of 5 because i kind of felt cheated paying to go to 101f. The experience at 101f was honestly worse than just the 89f. You cant actually see out better at 101f than 89f so why am i paying more? If they advertised clearly what we are paying more for, i would have rated it higher. So yes, do not waste money to go to 101f.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 27, 2024
- Jason TsaiSalt Lake City, Utah2 contributionsBabylon is a Must-VisitThere are many name brands clothing stores in the area. I really like ATT For Fun behind Taipei 101. It has a rooftop open air bar named Babylon on the 10th floor, where you can have a clear view of Taipei in the back!Visited February 2024Traveled soloWritten February 3, 2024
- Holly_WPerth, Australia2 contributionsOne of the must visit in TaipeiThis is one of the must visit places to visit Taipei. Most tourists can easily travel here with buses or MRT Red Line. In the first five floors of the Taipei 101 are all name brand shops and businesses. If you are looking for affordable kind of shopping you have to look behind after Taipei 101 and go to Breeze Square.Visited February 2024Traveled soloWritten February 6, 2024
- Escape194087342291 contributionTaiwan - TaipeiI went to Taiwan in December 2023. We engaged a private driver to fetch us around when we were there. Our driver Mr. Pan Ping Zhong very friendly and cheerful person. He brought to visit many beautiful places in Taipei. Through his introduction and detailed explaination we got to know a lot more about Taiwan. We had a great time with him as our personal driver. I would gladly have him as my private driver the next time I visit Taiwan. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a private driver when in Taiwan.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten February 14, 2024
- Georgia Fatima JPhilippines3 contributionsAn Adventure in Taipei, Taiwan with my kidsOh! We had so much fun. First time to visit Taiwan. Food trip during night market was an adventure. That time tried to ride a train going to the airport and we were not disappointed because it was indeed very accessible. Thanks to those Taiwanese to helped us!Visited April 2023Traveled with friendsWritten March 1, 2024
- homegrown123Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand246 contributionsWorth a visit even if not shoppingWe were not intending to go as we are not really keen on shopping centres or going up towers in cities. However, on a very rainy night after a day of lots of walking we thought why not. We are so glad we went. The building itself is worth seeing. It is one of the most expensive buildings to construct in the world and you can see why if you look up into the roof. The lay out is nothing like the usual shopping centres and we thoroughly enjoyed our stroll. We weren't able to go up to the observation deck due to it being fully booked but weren't worried as the views wouldn't be best due to the weather. However, it was definitely still worth going. The food court was pack being a Friday dinner time but somehow we still found places take a welcome break and we tried food from different stands. We completed our meal with the famous dumplings. Tip: Walk round during dinner hours as it is quieter and then go and eat when the queues have quietened down. Get the dumplings from the take out and eat them in the food court nearby rather or outside if weather allows.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 6, 2024
- Ben FBloomington, Indiana1,827 contributionsA Global IconIt’s hard to miss anywhere you are in Taipei, and you definitely don’t want to miss it, either. Taipei 101, formerly the tallest building in the world, stands higher than any other building in the country and affords spectacular views. My pictures from ground level were equally breathtaking too. There are many restaurants and smaller attractions in the Taipei 101 complex and around the neighborhood, so it’s easy to combine with other activities. Highly, highly recommended. It’s a must-see.Visited December 2023Traveled soloWritten March 10, 2024
- Yao H41 contributionsGood selection of foodPrimarily came to 101 to have a look at the food court. Lots of choices from Western to local Taiwanese fare. We ended up having lunch at KyoChon Korean Fried Chicken 101 branch. Great flavour of boneless crispy chicken and thinly sliced cassava chips. There was a long line soon after our arrival, so we feel lucky that we were able to get there before the crowds!!Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten March 11, 2024
- Jeff KPittsburgh, Pennsylvania2,441 contributionsWorthwhile StopI’m not real keen on paying for views but I was glad we stopped here. The views from the Observation Deck were good even though it was overcast when we were there. I was very impressed with the Turned Mass Damper. I had not seen anything like it before and it was very interesting. I also liked seeing the high-end mall and restaurants that are in the lower levels of the building. A good place to spend an hour or so.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 15, 2024
- WorldTravellerSoonCanada384 contributionsGo to the XianShen - to see 101We took metro to the XianShen Station to see the world famous 101. We took pictures of 101 from afar and walked about 7 mins to the building. There is a shopping mall in 101. The top 2 level of the malls are for luxury brands. The second and ground level are stores of popular brands. Food court is at the basement level. You can walk to the metro station from the basement level. We didn't go to the observation deck this time as we went there 15 years ago.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 18, 2024
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Cyleen
Mandaluyong, Philippines175 contributions
Jul 2019
You can visit Taipei 101 Observatory from 9:00am-10:00pm daily. Last admission time: 9:15pm, please note that opening hours on national holidays may change
If you are not lazy like me who depend on taxi or grab, you may go there via MRT: Take the MRT Tamsui–Xinyi line (Red line) to Taipei 101 / World Trade Center station Exit No. 4.
The 91st floor is only open to public visits on certain days, please refer to public notices on site for information
I paid P822.00 for the ticket admission. (Price may vary)
If you are not lazy like me who depend on taxi or grab, you may go there via MRT: Take the MRT Tamsui–Xinyi line (Red line) to Taipei 101 / World Trade Center station Exit No. 4.
The 91st floor is only open to public visits on certain days, please refer to public notices on site for information
I paid P822.00 for the ticket admission. (Price may vary)
Written January 8, 2020
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada9,226 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The facilities are clean and there is quite a bit to check out besides the observatory deck. In addition to the observatory deck there is an exhibit for the wind dampening ball, an outdoor observatory deck on a higher floor, souvenir shop, ice cream shop, a couple snack shops and a bar/restaurant. They are not joking when they say the elevator goes fast.
It seemed like some of the souvenirs at the top were not available in the gift shop at the bottom. The price for most items is very reasonable and we spent a couple of hours up there checking out the views and exhibits.
There is a large jewelry store dedicated to red coral that seems out of place at the top. The wait for the ride to the top was not bad because of the anticipation, but do expect the same length of wait time at the top to go down. The staff may offer to send you down on the staff elevator if the line up is long.
When buying a ticket the seller will advise if the visibility is fair or poor at the top. We knew going in that the visibility might be low at the top because we could see fog while walking up to the tower, but we were fortunate that the weather cleared. This may not always be the case and the visibility can quickly change if it is overcast. We had an hour of clear sights before mist settled back in.
It seemed like some of the souvenirs at the top were not available in the gift shop at the bottom. The price for most items is very reasonable and we spent a couple of hours up there checking out the views and exhibits.
There is a large jewelry store dedicated to red coral that seems out of place at the top. The wait for the ride to the top was not bad because of the anticipation, but do expect the same length of wait time at the top to go down. The staff may offer to send you down on the staff elevator if the line up is long.
When buying a ticket the seller will advise if the visibility is fair or poor at the top. We knew going in that the visibility might be low at the top because we could see fog while walking up to the tower, but we were fortunate that the weather cleared. This may not always be the case and the visibility can quickly change if it is overcast. We had an hour of clear sights before mist settled back in.
Written January 25, 2020
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sabi0james
Manila, Philippines3,274 contributions
Jan 2020
A visit to Taipei will probably feel incomplete without a visit to its tallest structure, Taipei 101. The world's tallest up to year 2010 attracts many visitors a year. In the first few floors, there are several restaurants and shops such as the popular Din Tai Fung that seems to be full of people at any given time of the day with more queueing outside waiting for their turn. There is also a shopping mall of mostly expensive brands such as Dior, Versace, Zara among others. A food court of mostly local restaurants can be found at the lower floor of the building as well as a 7-11 convenience store.
Written January 13, 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,742 contributions
Jan 2020
Taiwan is an earth-quake prone area, so it is reassuring that the building has an enormous ball of metal at the top that stops the building from wobbling. Taipei 101 is built in an intricate numerical formula based on traditional Chinese beliefs. It was once the tallest building in the world, Taiwan people are proud of it. The basement has a food court, and the mid-levels have international luxury retailers like Louis Vuitton and Burberry. I've never seen anyone buy anything there but they've been in business for a long time, so they must sell something. There's also a Din Tai Fung outlet, which is very popular. They do not take reservations, be prepared to wait for an hour before you are seated. Access to Taipei 101 is easy, take the MRT Red Line. Ascent to the top of Taipei 101 is rapid, it takes less than a minute.
Written January 24, 2020
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Bulatai
Sydney, Australia205 contributions
Feb 2020
Lots of shops and a great food hall with lots of cuisines, dessert shops to choose from.Very close to Grand Hyatt hotel and a 15-20 minute walk from Sun Yat Sen memorial hall.
The food hall is on Level B1 and there is a Din Tai Fung as well as access to the MRT .
The upper levels have the high end stores ie Bulgari, Dior , Prada but all were empty.Hardly any people at all walking around on the upper levels.The busiest level was the food court and the 1 st floor with Zara, Adidas. Very obvious it’s due to the current Corona situation.
The building resembles a bamboo shoot and the inside is glossy and gleaming especially on the upper levels with the high end stalls.
Hand sanitisation is happening every 2 hrs at the centre and it was available at every entrance.
Access to tenTaipei observatory is via 5 F.
It’s a must visit in Taipei as it has the observatory and also no crowds at the moment.
The food hall is on Level B1 and there is a Din Tai Fung as well as access to the MRT .
The upper levels have the high end stores ie Bulgari, Dior , Prada but all were empty.Hardly any people at all walking around on the upper levels.The busiest level was the food court and the 1 st floor with Zara, Adidas. Very obvious it’s due to the current Corona situation.
The building resembles a bamboo shoot and the inside is glossy and gleaming especially on the upper levels with the high end stalls.
Hand sanitisation is happening every 2 hrs at the centre and it was available at every entrance.
Access to tenTaipei observatory is via 5 F.
It’s a must visit in Taipei as it has the observatory and also no crowds at the moment.
Written February 12, 2020
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ITomm
Edithvale, Australia89 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We were dropped off at the Taipei 101 Tower. From there it was an easy ride Westwards along the main train line - getting off at various stations to look around the main tourist attractions which were always a short walk away. The Daan Forest Park (turtles and squirrels), Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, The Taipei Confucius Temple and many more stops - it all depends on how much time you have. After seeing all the sites, retrace your steps to the Taipei 101 Tower and either or both look around at the shops or take a lift/elevator to the top for a spectacular view.
Written March 1, 2020
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Katy Santos
Philippines519 contributions
Aug 2019
Taipei 101 is one of the tallest buildings in the world. It was known to be the world's tallest skyscraper on 2004 and lasted until 2008.
It is also known as the world's largest New Year's Eve Countdown Clock and every year, it's a tradition for people to gather here and celebrate New Year's Eve with amazing fireworks display.
The skyscraper features multilevel shopping mall, observation decks and offices.
You can book an e-ticket via Klook should you wish to experience viewing the dazzling city of Taipei.
It is also known as the world's largest New Year's Eve Countdown Clock and every year, it's a tradition for people to gather here and celebrate New Year's Eve with amazing fireworks display.
The skyscraper features multilevel shopping mall, observation decks and offices.
You can book an e-ticket via Klook should you wish to experience viewing the dazzling city of Taipei.
Written July 16, 2020
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digitalroc
Calgary, Canada2,138 contributions
Dec 2019
Taipei 101 is 508 meters, and was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010. The elevators to the observation deck are lightning quick, one of the fastest in the world.
On the 88th floor is the 5.5 meter diameter, 660 metric ton wind damper, which in itself is an attraction. Most supertall skyscrapers have the damper hidden, so this I found this gold coloured iron wind damper very interesting.
The food court is on the basement floor, and has some good places to eat, such as Din Tai Fung. On the 5th floor you will find the ticket sales for the Taipei 101 Observatory.
On the 88th floor is the 5.5 meter diameter, 660 metric ton wind damper, which in itself is an attraction. Most supertall skyscrapers have the damper hidden, so this I found this gold coloured iron wind damper very interesting.
The food court is on the basement floor, and has some good places to eat, such as Din Tai Fung. On the 5th floor you will find the ticket sales for the Taipei 101 Observatory.
Written March 20, 2020
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,696 contributions
Nov 2019
We visited this tower at night after our visit to Elephant mountain or Xiangshan. Plenty of people milling around and brightly lit and colorful. You can buy a ticket and go up to the observatory, but we didn't 'cos we have better views up on Xiangshan or elephant mountain and the views were free. You can see Taipei 101 from many areas including Dr Sun Yat Sen memorial grounds, but Xiangshan offers the best view. This used to be the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010 before it was dethroned by the Burj Khalifa in UAE. The Taipei 101 Metro station is right outside.
Written October 22, 2020
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Cameron S
Castle Rock, CO657 contributions
Jan 2020
This is the main Taipei attraction, something to definitely check out on a 1-2 day visit.
Once you buy a ticket, the queue for the elevator is about a 30 minute wait. Great views from up top..., provides a great look at the city and the surrounding topography. Try to go up near sunset to get the daytime and nighttime views.
Shops up top and on the 5th floor sell postcards and stamps.
Once you buy a ticket, the queue for the elevator is about a 30 minute wait. Great views from up top..., provides a great look at the city and the surrounding topography. Try to go up near sunset to get the daytime and nighttime views.
Shops up top and on the 5th floor sell postcards and stamps.
Written March 7, 2020
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Which ticket should I buy? Is the fast track ticket worth it over the standard ticket?
Written March 19, 2024
For the Combo Ticket (Taipei 101 + National Palace Museum), do I have to wait in the line to buy tickets or is there a separate window to buy Combo Tickets? Do I need to visit both attractions on the same day or on consecutive days?
Written October 19, 2019
You can't buy these tickets together. They are separate attractions in different parts of the city
Written December 18, 2019
How long can you stay in the observatory? I'm planning to stay from 4 pm to 7pm so I can get shots of both day time and night time views of the city.
Written September 26, 2019
Hi Miguel,
I reckon that once you’re in you can stay until the very last minute.
Hope you enjoy your visit.
Written September 27, 2019
Hi, is there any entrance fees for children (age 6 to 8) to the Taipei 101 observatory tower? Thanks.
Written May 22, 2019
Not by age but by height. Free admission for children under the height of 115 cm. Children above 115 cm pay concession rate of NT$540 instead of the adult fee of NT$600.
Written May 22, 2019
you can try to check e-go website.
Written April 17, 2019
Is it possible to book tickets online (official website)? is it possible to give me the link ? regards
Written March 27, 2019
Does anyone know how is the order to enter into the starbucks? Is it a
1) Last to enter lift, first to exit the lift gets to choose the best seats
or
2) the queue number given by the staff at the lobby
Written February 18, 2019
Are there usually lineups between 9 a.m. and 12 noon? Are the lineups longer after 12 noon?
Written January 30, 2019
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