Taipei 101
Its elevators, capable of traveling 60.6 km/hour and used to transport passengers from the 5th to 89th floor in 37 seconds, set new records upon completion. In 2011 Taipei 101 received a platinum rating under the LEED certification system to become the tallest and largest green building in the world. The structure regularly appears as an icon of Taipei in international media, and the Taipei 101 fireworks displays are a regular feature of New Years's Eve broadcasts.
Taipei 101's design incorporates a number of features that enable the structure to withstand the pacific ring of fire's earthquakes and the regions's tropical storms.
Taipei 101 is owned by Taipei Finacial Center Corporation. The skyscraper opened on December 31, 2004 in time of celebration of New Years's eve.
Taipei 101 Observatory is located at the 89th floor (indoor observation deck). Outdoor observation deck is at the 91st floor. The admission fee for the Taipei 101 Observatory is NT$600. Visit this place on a sunny day to capture great view of the city.
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1. Xin-Yi Shopping District
2. a hike at Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan Hiking Trail)
3. The National Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
4. Linjiang Street Night Market
5. Dun' an Park
6. Tonghua Park
7. Songshan Cultural and National Park
8. Nangangshan Hiking Trail
9. Fuyang Eco Park
10. Moon Bus
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Take the MRT Red Line (Xin-Yi Line) to Taipei 101 station and exit #4 or the Blue Line (Bannan Line) to Taipei City Hall Station then walk South to enter the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Complex (Xin-Yi Shopping District) towards Taipei 101.
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