Taipei Attractions

Taipei 101

The Guinness Book of Records certified Taipei's grandiose financial centre, known as Taipei 101, as the world's tallest building in October 2003. It will soon be overtaken by a new building under construction in Dubai, however (due for completion in 2009), but at more than 1671 feet (509m) high, designed to resemble a towering pagoda, this building will likely remain not only the city's major landmark, but also an awesome tourist attraction, for generations to come. A trip up and down in one of the super-fast lifts takes only minutes, and the view from the top observation deck is of course spectacular. The lower levels are crammed with shops and restaurants.

Address: 3/F 45 Shi Fu Road; Website: http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/index_en.htm; Telephone: (2) 8101 8899; Transport: Taipei 101 is the core of the Hsin-Yi Master Planned Area and is connected to neighbouring buildings by pedestrian skyways. Shuttle buses run to and from the City Hall MRT station, and it is served by multiple bus routes from all areas of the city; Opening time: Daily 10am to 10pm (last entry at 9.15pm); Admission: NT$400 (adults), NT$370 (children under 110cm tall). Group concessions available