Best 101 Day Trips & Things to Do

Rising 508 meters above the heart of Taipei, TAIPEI 101 seamlessly blends cutting-edge engineering with traditional Asian motifs, once holding the title of the world’s tallest building from 2004 to 2010. Its distinctive bamboo-inspired design symbolizes resilience and continuous growth, while the observatory on the 89th floor offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the city and distant mountains. Travelers marvel at the building’s tuned mass damper—visible to the public and the world’s largest of its kind—that stabilizes the skyscraper against earthquakes and typhoons. Located beside the lush Elephant Mountain trail, a favorite sunset hike for visitors, TAIPEI 101 stands near vibrant shopping districts like Xinyi, where modern malls meet local street food delights. At night, the tower’s illuminated façade reflects Taipei’s dynamic urban rhythm—best experienced with a warm cup of bubble tea in hand.