Taipei 101 is Taiwan's tallest skyscraper with 509 meters tall. Situated in Xinyi District near Taipei City Hall, Taipei 101 was designed by Taiwanese renowned architect Zu-Yuan Li. Taipei 101 is the landmark in Taipei City and was designed based on the Chinese lucky number 8. Comprising 101 floors, Taipei 101 has orld class fast elevators that can travel 9 floors in just 37 seconds (nearly 64.4km per hour), this elevator experience was credited one of the life changing journey.
Taipei 101 has parking lots from B2 to B4, shopping centers from B1 to the 4th floor, banks and financial centers on the 5th floor, business offices from the 6th floor to the 80th floor, VIP Club on the 85th floor, restaurants from the 86th floor to the 88th floor, an indoor viewing area of Taipei City on the 89th floor, and an outdoor viewing area on the 91st floor.
Taipei 101 - Shopping Mall
One of the most luxurious shopping center in Taipei, Taipei 101 offers spacious shopping experience and great varieties of worldwide brands.
B1 Food court and individual shops
1F World class boutiques
2F Sky-bridge to other shopping mall and more boutiques
3F Luxurious shops from around the world
4F Over 500 square meters interior space with restaurants and café
5F Financial, digital products and banquet service with the elevator that goes to up to the 101 observatory
Next to Taipei 101 is the Xinyi commercial district. As one of the most prosperous districts of Taipei City, Xinyi commercial district features a large number of worldwide well-known brand boutiques, such as Chanel, Gucci, and Coach. In addition, this is also a gathering place in Taipei City for exotic restaurants, night clubs, movie theaters, department stores, shopping malls and other entertainments. Why not take a look at Taipei 101 after participating in a business exhibition at the nearby Taipei World Trade Center.
According to CNN Travel News, Taipei 101 is on the list of 49 journeys that'll change your life. But there is more to offer from Taipei 101 than just cool elevator. The night life and culture around it is also highlights of Taipei City.
CNN Travel News: 49 Journeys That'll Change Your Life