Year: 2003. Height: 509,2 meters.
Taipei 101 opened on November 17, 2003 is being one of the main attractions of Taipei for over ten years. The height of this spectacular building is 509.2 meters; this 101-floor skyscraper is constructed in accordance with national traditions. The amazing glass building is among the five tallest buildings in the world. Travelers know the skyscraper as the location of popular shopping centers and restaurants of local cuisine.
It’s worth to mention high-speed elevators that can reach speeds of over 60 km/h among the main distinguishing features of the building. Visitors can reach 89th floor, where there is a popular observation deck, in just 39 seconds. From the first days of opening, Taipei 101 has become a regular venue for the grand fireworks show that has no equal in any other city in China.
Not everyone knows that the skyscraper was built in accordance with rules of Feng Shui. The main building materials in the construction were concrete and metal; to keep the harmony, it was decided to construct the fountain with rotating spherical composition next to the building. Taipei 101 is a harmonious blend of ethnic traditions and modern style, cutting-edge technology and ancient canons.
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Fuel station: 'CPC' in 0.85 km
Supermarket: 'Jasons Market Place' in 0.01 km
Parking: 'Taipei 101 Parking' in 0.02 km
Police station: 'Taipei City Police Department' in 0.42 km
Railway station: 'Jiéyùntáiběi101/shìmào Station' in 0.14 km
Nearest airports:
» Taipei Songshan Airport TSA - in 6 km
» Taoyuan Airport TPE - in 33 km
» Hualien Airport HUN - in 112 km
» Taitung Airport TTT - in 257 km
» Tainan Airport TNN - in 269 km