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Taipei 101 Observatory

A sight in Xinyi, Taipei, pricey ($$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Taipei 101 Observatory in Xinyi, Taipei
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Why go

Observation decks on the 89th floor with a view of the giant tuned mass damper.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Taipei, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan), 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Xinyi
Price
$$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Taipei, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)

    Steep 20-minute stair climb to the classic view of Taipei 101.

    Outdoors · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Raohe Street Night Market

    Compact night market known for black-pepper buns baked in clay ovens.

    Food · 2.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Qingtian Tea House

    Gongfu tea service in a restored Japanese-era professor's house on a quiet Da'an lane, with a small gallery inside.

    Drinks · 3.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Din Tai Fung Xinyi

    The original location of the soup dumpling chain, still known for precise xiaolongbao.

    Food · 3.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

    Vast white memorial and plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall.

    Sight · 4.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Longshan Temple (Mengjia Longshan Si)

    Ornate 18th-century temple, busy with worshippers from dawn to night.

    Sight · 6.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Taipei 101 Observatory is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Taipei run from 19°C in January to 30°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Taipei 101 Observatory itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Taipei from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Taipei weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Taipei 101 Observatory, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Xicun Village, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 7號89樓
Coordinates
25.03368, 121.56488
Destination
Taipei, Taiwan
Website
taipei-101.com.tw

Taipei 101 Observatory: quick answers

How much time do you need at Taipei 101 Observatory?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Taipei 101 Observatory. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Taipei 101 Observatory?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Clear afternoons give the longest views.

Where is Taipei 101 Observatory?

Taipei 101 Observatory is at 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Xicun Village, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 7號89樓. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Taipei 101 Observatory?

Taipei 101 Observatory appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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