It’s impossible to visit Taipei without hearing about Taipei 101, the infamous ex tallest building in the world. Taipei 101 is the symbol of a modern capital, built in an eco-friendly way. The tower can resist earthquake and typhoon, good to know in a country like Taiwan.
The weather was not good when we went to Taipei101 but we still decided to visit the place. You can access the tower by a small department store filled up with luxurious boutique such as Chanel and Vuitton.
The entrance ticket is 500 TWD for one person and 1000TWD if you want to buy the fast pass. All tickets come with reduction coupon for the souvenir shop or snacks/drinks.
The queue was not that long and very fast, we waited a few minutes only before we were able to enter the high tech lift. This lift was insanely fast. We got up 89 floors in 45 seconds only and a small animation with LEDs in the ceiling made the ride more enjoyable. I didn’t get ear plugged, it was really smooth.
The weather was not good when we went to Taipei101 but we still decided to visit the place. You can access the tower by a small department store filled up with luxurious boutique such as Chanel and Vuitton.
The entrance ticket is 500 TWD for one person and 1000TWD if you want to buy the fast pass. All tickets come with reduction coupon for the souvenir shop or snacks/drinks.
The queue was not that long and very fast, we waited a few minutes only before we were able to enter the high tech lift. This lift was insanely fast. We got up 89 floors in 45 seconds only and a small animation with LEDs in the ceiling made the ride more enjoyable. I didn’t get ear plugged, it was really smooth.
When we finally arrived upstairs, we got welcomed by those huge picture windows (and a LOT of chinese tourists). Of course, we could also find souvenir boutiques, snacks and drinks shops. As we got those reduction coupons, we decided to try the Mango Beer. And by Mango Beer, I mean a Taiwan beer with a scoop of mango ice-cream inside. The taste was not as I expected... the ice cream didn’t melt nor blend with the beer. So it was just plain beer... and mango ice-cream. |
After that, we took the stairs to get to the outside observatory. There were bars all around and the weather was really foggy so it kinda spoiled the view. The scenery in the 89th floor was more enjoyable so we got back down to stroll around angry shouting chinese tourists and to admire the landscape. It was actually romantic, ah ha.
We had to go down the 88th floor to exit the observatory. We could admire the Tuned Mass Damper there, a huge golden ball that assures the stability of this tall building. We then went through a small coral exposition and a huuuge jewelry shop.
We had to go down the 88th floor to exit the observatory. We could admire the Tuned Mass Damper there, a huge golden ball that assures the stability of this tall building. We then went through a small coral exposition and a huuuge jewelry shop.
The queue for the lift was longer than downstairs. It was separated in two : for those wanting to go to the Food Court and those wanting to go out of the building.
I quite enjoyed this visit even if the weather was not with us that day, so if you have the time and the budget for it, do not hesitate and go to Taipei 101 !
Address : Taipei 101, Xinyi District
Station : Taipei 101 exit 4 (red line)
Direction : Raise your head, you cannot miss it !
I quite enjoyed this visit even if the weather was not with us that day, so if you have the time and the budget for it, do not hesitate and go to Taipei 101 !
Address : Taipei 101, Xinyi District
Station : Taipei 101 exit 4 (red line)
Direction : Raise your head, you cannot miss it !
Pix provided by Lazy Viruses.