CityBuddy
Taipei 101
Best time to visit
Late afternoon into early evening offers both daylight views and city lights; pick a clear day in winter for the best visibility.
Budget tips
Observatory tickets are usually about NT$600 for adults, with discounts for children, students, and seniors; Taipei Fun Pass and online combo tickets sometimes reduce the price, and the mall and outdoor plaza are free to visit.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Architecture and engineering fans, Couples, First-time Taipei visitors
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Fakte të shpejta: From the observation deck you can feel a subtle sway as a 660-ton tuned mass damper cushions wind and quake forces, the massive sphere visible through the glass adding a surprising industrial drama. Riding the elevators is a giddy thrill; they climb at about 60 km/h and reach the observation level in roughly 37 seconds, leaving the city rushing away beneath the windows.
Pikat kryesore: Behind a wall of glass on the 88th floor, a 660-ton tuned mass damper, a polished 5.5-meter steel sphere suspended by 41 cables, rocks like a slow metronome during typhoons and earthquakes, and you can hear the faint creak and see the room drift. Step into the glass elevator and you surge from the 5th to the 89th floor in about 37 seconds at 60.6 km/h, your ears pop and the skyline melts into a streak of lights.
Insider tips
- Reserve a timed-ticket online to skip the ticket line and pick a sunset slot for the best light.
- Stand by the glass at the 89th-floor viewing area or step out to the outdoor terrace for less glare and better photos.
- Bring a light jacket, high floors can be windy and cooler than street level.
- Visit on a weekday morning or after 9pm to avoid crowds, or skip the observatory and take the free Elephant Mountain hike for similar skyline shots.
Klikoni për të rezervuar një tur falas në këmbë në Taipei, Taiwan
Mënyra më e mirë për të përjetuar një qytet me një guidë lokale.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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