Taipei Sky Tower

Overview

The Taipei 101 Observatory occupies the 89th floor (indoor) and 91st floor (outdoor) of Taipei 101, delivering sweeping 360-degree views of the entire Taipei Basin and surrounding mountains.

Highlights

• 89th Floor Indoor Deck: Floor-to-ceiling windows with informational displays identifying visible landmarks and mountains in every direction.
• 91st Floor Outdoor Deck: An open-air platform (weather permitting) for an unobstructed panoramic experience.
• Wind Damper: The world's largest tuned mass damper — a 730-ton golden sphere — is visible from the observation levels.

History

The observatory opened with the building in 2004 and has been one of Asia's most-visited observation decks since. The high-speed elevators were a Guinness World Record holder.

Visitor Tips

• Sunset Slot: The most sought-after time is 30 minutes before sunset for golden-hour photography.
• Skip-the-Line: Purchase fast-pass tickets online to avoid the often 30-60 minute regular queue.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.