Taipei 101 used to be known as the Taipei World Financial Center when it was inaugurated in 2004 in Taiwan. At the time of its completion, the 1,667-foot-tall building was the tallest building in the world, a title it held until 2010, before the Burj Khalifa in Dubai claimed it. This...
Taipei 101 definitely are great, though I do have to admit that the best views we enjoyed in Taipei were from the hiking trail up Elephant Mountain, which allows you to marvel at the wonder that is Taipei 101. Nevertheless, I would still recommend a visit to Taipei 101...
When it was finished in 2004, the 1,667-foot tall Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the world. Even though it's since given up that title to the Burj Khalifa, the iconic Taiwanese supertall is still damned impressive, and this past weekend its internals set a new record while keep...
Don’t forget to enjoy a relaxing me-time by the outdoor pool at Humble House Taipei, where you can swim, have some drinks al fresco, and enjoy Taipei 101 as close as you can reach. (Photo: Humble House Taipei) Day 1 – Explore the area surrounding Taipei 101 ...
From here, guests can easily reach popular destinations such as Taipei 101, Ximending, and Shilin Night Market. Another nearby metro station is Xinyi Anhe Metro Station, which is also within walking distance from the hotel. This station is located along the busy Xinyi Road, known for its ...
Taipei 101’s elegant, tiered structure, designed to resemble bamboo, is the jewel in the city’s skyline – and the best views of it are from atop the 183-metre-tall Elephant Mountain. It’s one of four peaks (Tiger, Leopard and Lion are the others) along the city’s e...
Taipei 101 1.9 km Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall 2.8 km Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail) 3.1 km Raohe Night Market 3.2 km Ximending 4.3 km Longshan Temple 4.8 km Shi Lin Night Market 5.5 km Taipei Zoo 5.9 km National Palace Museum 6.7 km Beitou Public Hotspring 11.3 ...
Taipei 101, once the tallest building in the world, is a symbol of Taipei's modernity and innovation. The building has 101 floors and is shaped like a bamboo stalk to represent strength and flexibility. 2. Taipei is home to the National Palace Museum, which houses one of the largest ...
Shaped like a traditional pagoda and standing at 508 meters (1,667 feet) tall, the soaring Taipei 101 was once the world’s tallest tower. It’s is still said to be the biggest green building in the world, both because of the coloured glass on its facades and due to its many ...
“It’s essentially a very large counterweight,” explained Stefan Al, author of “Supertall: How the World’s Tallest Buildings Are Reshaping Our Cities and Our Lives,” in a phone interview. “In the case of Taipei 101, it’s 660 tons. That seems really heavy, but if you compare it...