Taipei 101 Travel Guide
Taipei 101 in Taiwan is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in East Asia. Located in the northern part of the island, this building stands out in the suburbs of downtown Taipei. Here is a quick travel guide for you when visiting Taiwan’s crown jewel.
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Taipei 101 | Taiwan’s Crown Jewel
Taipei 101 Facade
89th Floor Observation Deck
With an official height of 508 meters (1,667 feet), Taipei 101 has been the world’s tallest building from 2004 to 2010 when it was surpassed by Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in 2010. I was super excited to visit this building because, as you all know, it is THE main attraction in downtown Taipei. And given Taiwan’s efficient transportation system, we reached Taipei 101 in a jiffy.
5th Floor Ticket Area
5th Floor Ticket Area
Upon entering the building, you get to go to the 5th floor, where the ticketing area, souvenir shop, and the queue going to the 89th floor are all located. For admission to the view decks, you can buy onsite tickets (but I tell you, the queue for onsite purchase is quite long!) or you can purchase tickets online, whether on Taipei 101’s ticketing website here or through Klook! They have a priority queue for online bookings and purchases.
I suggest that you purchase your tickets online ahead of your visit to save time. It is also more convenient when visiting the building. You just have to prepare a confirmation e-mail, voucher code, or QR code to redeem your physical ticket onsite.
Taipei 101 Ticket Prices
(as of January 1, 2024)
Taipei 101 Website*
| Adult | Concession
(children above 115 cm / Students / Persons with Special Needs) |
Priority Passes | |
| General Tickets
(88th, 89th, 91st (outdoor) Floors) |
NT$ 600
(PH₱ 1063) |
NT$ 540
(PH₱ 956) |
NT$ 1200 (PH₱ 2126) |
|
Skyline 460 (88th, 89th, 91st, 101st (outdoor) Floors) |
NT$ 3000 (PH₱ 5311) |
||
Klook*
| 89th Floor Observatory Ticket | NT$ 600
(PH₱ 1063) |
| 89th, 91st + 101st Floor (indoor) Observatory Ticket |
NT$ 980 (PH₱ 1736) |
| Taipei 101 Observatory Fast-Track Entry Ticket |
NT$ 1200 (PH₱ 2126) |
*NT$ and PH₱ rates may change without prior notice!
The T101 observatory is open daily from 0900 H – 2200 H, hours depend on national holidays.
How to get to Taipei 101
91st Floor Observation Deck
101st Floor Observation Deck
Via MRT
The building’s address is No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan. The most convenient way to reach Taipei 101 is through the MRT via the Red (Xinyi) Line. Alight from the Taipei 101 / World Trade Center Station and head to Exit 4. Upon reaching Exit 4, it will lead you to the mall / food court area. Take the escalator and get your way to the main building.
You can also reach Taipei 101 via the Blue (Bannan) Line. Alight from the City Hall Station, find your way to Exit 2, then walk around 10 minutes going to Taipei 101. The Xinyi (Red) Line is still the most direct and easiest way to reach the building.
Via City Bus
You can get to Taipei 101 and its MRT Station by taking the city bus to Shifu Station, Shimao Station, Xinyi Administrative Center, and the Grand Hyatt Hotel. There are also city buses plying around the vicinity of Taipei 101. Here are the bus numbers and Roads where they will stop:
SHIFU ROAD (MRT Taipei101 / World Trade Station): Bus No. 28, 281, 537, 647, 915, BR6, BR7, BR18, BR21, G1.
XINYI ROAD, SECTION 5 (MRT Taipei101 / World Trade Station): Bus No. 28, 207, 281, 537, 797, BL5, Xinyi Mainline to Taipei Main Station
SONGZHI ROAD (101 International Shopping Center Station): Bus No. 28, 32, BL5, 537, 797, Citizen Minibus.
Taipei 101 Tuned Mass Damper
Via Private Car
From the North on Zhongshan Elevated Road
– Take the Xinyi Road Exit → Turn left onto Xinyi Road → turn left onto Keelung Road → turn right onto Songshou Road → the building will be on your right, there are many parking ramps in the area.
From the South on Zhongshan Elevated Road
– Exit at Chenggong Road Intersection → Turn right from Chenggong Road Section 2 onto Xiangyang Road → Turn right on Zhongxiao East Road → Turn left on Songren Road → Turn right on Songshou Road.
From Muzha via Xinhai Road
– Turn right onto Keelung Road → turn right to Songshou Road → the building will be on your right, there are many parking ramps in the area.
From Civic Avenue Elevated Road Yongji Road Exit
– At the 2nd traffic light turn right onto Zhongxiao East Road → turn left onto Songren Road → turn right onto Songshou Road → the building will be on your left, there are many parking ramps in the area.
Via the Taipei Sightseeing Double Decker Bus
– Take / alight from the 12th stop, the “101 International Shopping Center.”
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