Place · Xinyi & Taipei 101
Taipei 101台北101
Book the observatory for a clear-sky sunset slot; 90 minutes for the tower, and the mall below is your rain and heat fallback.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 75–120 min
- p95 180 min
- Price
- About NT$600 (≈ US$20)
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- 09:00–22:009:00 AM–10:00 PM
- typical, check
- Best time
- Sunset, on a clear day
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- Yes
- Xinyi & Taipei 101: ok
- Getting there
- Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station (Red line), exit 4
- About NT$600
- 37-second lift
- Mall for rainy days
- Go Sunset, on a clear day
- Timed ticket: book ahead
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
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- Northern Taiwan ↗The north coast and Jiufen are wet for much of the year; carry a compact umbrella and do not plan a sunset view around clear skies.
- Taipei ↗Older streets have covered arcades with parked scooters and stalls: large suitcases go from the car or MRT exit to the door, not along the arcade.
- Taipei ↗The MRT stops around midnight; after that use taxis and the Uber app. Check the last train before dinner.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually 09:00–22:00Usually 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
Last entry: Observatory about 09:00–22:00, last entry about 21:15; the mall opens about 11:00 (check).Observatory about 9:00 AM–10:00 PM, last entry about 9:15 PM; the mall opens about 11:00 AM (check).
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 · go Sunset, on a clear day
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: About NT$600 (≈ US$20) (2026 estimate)
- Child: About NT$540 (≈ US$18) (check)
- Student / senior: About NT$540 (≈ US$18) (2026 estimate, check)
- Time to spend
- 75–120 min · up to 180 min if you linger
Know before you go
- The tower is 508 m tall; the lift takes about 37 seconds to reach the 89th-floor observatory, one of the fastest.
- Book a time slot online for a clear evening; the sky can be hazy or cloudy, so check the weather.
- The 91st-floor outdoor deck is open only in good weather.
- The mall (B1–5F) is a dry alternative; Din Tai Fung's Taipei 101 branch is here.
- The best free view of the tower is from Elephant Mountain at sunset.
Best time of day
Go Sunset, on a clear day. Plan 75–120 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; weekends and clear evenings run one level higher
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Time on site
Minimum
45min
Worthwhile
75min
Typical
120min
p95
180min
Observatory hours and last entry are not printed until verified.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Timed entry: book a slot on the official site; walk-up slots can run out.
- Observatory adult: Official site or the ticket counter on the 5F
- Child, senior, student: Same counter
- Family or combo tickets: Official site
- Reseller 'skip-the-line': Tour marketplaces
- Book on the official site for a timed slot. A resold ticket costs more and is the same lift.
- Queues
- Book a time slot online for a clear evening; the sky can be hazy or cloudy, so check the weather.
- Book a timed slot online, ideally 45 minutes before sunset.
- Observatory adult: A timed online ticket avoids the counter queue.
- Reseller 'skip-the-line': Same lifts; an online timed slot already reduces the wait.
- Free days
Free entry days in Taipei (pick Taipei in the tool; check)
- Dress code
- Shoes: On.
- Bags & lockers
- Bag check at the entrance (check).
- Lockers (check) Small lockers at the observatory entrance (check).
- Photos
- Allowed; no tripods on the deck.
- No drones; tripods restricted.
- What's closed
- WeeklyOpen every day.
- Typhoon or strong windcheckThe outdoor deck and observatory can close.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observatory adult | About NT$600 (≈ US$20) (2026 estimate) | Official site or the ticket counter on the 5F | A timed online ticket avoids the counter queue. |
| Child, senior, student | About NT$540 (≈ US$18) (check) | Same counter | Same line. |
| Family or combo tickets | Check | Official site | — |
| Reseller 'skip-the-line' | A small mark-up (check) | Tour marketplaces | Same lifts; an online timed slot already reduces the wait. |
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Observatory, adult (88F/89F/91F) | About NT$600 (≈ US$20) (2026 estimate) | Price on the official site; book online for a time slot. |
| Observatory, child (under 12) and senior | About NT$540 (≈ US$18) (2026 estimate, check) | Discounts vary; carry ID. |
| Children under 3 | Free (check) | Confirm on the official site. |
| 91F outdoor deck | Included (weather permitting) | Opens only in good weather. |
| Mall and food court | Free to enter | Cards and cash accepted. |
Inside, in order
Lift to the 89th floor
5 min37 seconds up; a quick view of the city.
Indoor observatory (89F)
30 min360-degree windows and the damper display.
extra ticketOutdoor deck (91F)
15 minOpen in good weather only.
extra ticketDamper Baby and the tuned mass damper
10 minA giant steel ball that stabilises the tower.
extra ticketMall and food court
45 minA dry rainy-day and heat alternative.
optional
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- light
- Worst while inside
- busy
- Leave by
- 11:0011:00 AM
- Closing buffer
- 600′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 21:00. Last entry about 21:15; check on the day.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
How to do it well
- 1Book a timed slot online, ideally 45 minutes before sunset.
- 2Take the MRT Red line to Taipei 101/World Trade Center, exit 4.
- 3Pick up the ticket on the 5F, ride the lift to the 89th floor.
- 4Stay through dusk; then dinner in the mall.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station (Red line), exit 4
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- unknown
- Shoes
- unknown
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Sunset slots and weekends fill; the mall is busy on weekend evenings.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- low
Bailouts
heat
Taipei 101 mall lobby (AC)
rain
The mall and food court
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Taipei 101 mall lobby (AC, WC, food)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yesNone.
- Lifts: yes · yes
- Accessible toilet: yes · yesOn each mall level.
- Wheelchair: yes · yesThe observatory and mall are reachable.
- Stroller: yes · yesAllowed.
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches in the observatory.
Step-free throughout, lifts to all levels.
Step-free route
- 1Take the MRT Red line to Taipei 101/World Trade Center, exit 4.
- 2Lifts serve all floors of the mall; ask at the ticket counter for the accessible route.
- 3The observatory is step-free.
Combine with
- 3 minDin Tai Fung, Taipei 101 · eat — Dumplings before or after the view.
- 10 minXinyi malls and cinemas
- 25 minElephant Mountain — MRT one stop to Xiangshan.
- —Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall — Red line, 20 minutes.
- —Longshan Temple — Covered halls; MRT.
Walk the Xinyi & Taipei 101 area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Mountain viewing platforms | Sunset and blue hour | Crowded; be considerate. |
| Xinyi Anhe or Songgao Road streets | Blue hour | Stay on the pavement. |
| From the 89F windows | Dusk | Windows reflect; press the lens to the glass. |
Red lines
- Follow posted signs and keep walkways clear.
More on the groundFacilities · Seasons · Who it suits · Skip it if · Rules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- food
- Not in the observatory.
With kids
- with kids
- The fast lift and the damper are hits with children.
- child price
- About NT$540 (≈ US$18) (check)
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | Free in the mall and at the observatory. |
| Accessible toilet | yes | On each mall level. |
| Lockers | check | Small lockers at the observatory entrance (check). |
| Café or food | yes | Food courts, Din Tai Fung and cafes. |
| Card payment | yes | Cards accepted throughout. |
| Wi-Fi | yes | Free in the mall. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun–Sep | Afternoon storms | Cloud can hide the view; check the forecast. | check |
| Oct–Dec | Clearest skies | The best months for a view; book early. | check |
| 31 Dec | New Year fireworks | Xinyi is packed from mid-afternoon; the observatory has a special ticket (check). | check |
| Typhoon days | The observatory may close | Check on the day. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Taipei | good | The city's landmark and a sunset view. |
| Photographers | good | Blue hour from Elephant Mountain. |
| Families with small kids | good | Fast lifts and a mall. |
| Wheelchair users | good | Step-free. |
| Budget travellers | caution | About NT$600 (≈ US$20); Elephant Mountain is free. |
Skip it if
- The sky is cloudy or hazy.
- You are on a tight budget: climb Elephant Mountain instead.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is it worth going up?
Yes on a clear evening; on a cloudy day the view is poor, so save it or climb Elephant Mountain.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How much does Taipei 101 cost?
About NT$600 (≈ US$20) for an adult observatory ticket (2026 estimate); check the official site for discounts.
When should I go?
A clear late afternoon, so you get daylight and sunset; book a timed slot.
Is the outdoor deck open?
Only in good weather, on the 91st floor.
How long do I need?
60–90 minutes for the tower; add an hour for the mall and food.
What is the best free view of the tower?
Elephant Mountain, a 20–30 minute climb from Xiangshan station.
How do I get there?
MRT Red line to Taipei 101/World Trade Center, exit 4.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- ClusterXinyi & Taipei 101nearest point: Taipei 101 mall lobby (AC, WC, food)10 m · 1 min walk
- EatDin Tai Fung, Taipei 101 branch20 m · 1 min walk
- EatYong Kang Beef Noodle Shop3.5 km · 56 min walk
- ClusterChiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall & Liberty Square4.1 km · ride, not a walk
- PlaceLiberty Square and the Arch4.1 km · ride, not a walk
- EatFuhang Soy Milk (Huashan Market)4.3 km · ride, not a walk
Sources
- officialTaipei Travel (city tourism)
- officialTaiwan Tourism Administration