Taipei 101 is one of the most famous tourist spots in Taiwan representing a blend of modern architecture and cultural significance. It is always on top of every Filipino's list visiting Taiwan. Formerly the world’s highest skyscraper, Taiwan 101 is the best place to get a breathtaking view of the capital city of Taiwan. Previously, Taiwan 101’s passenger elevators were the world’s fastest. In fact, from 5th floor where the observatory entrance is, it only takes 41 seconds to reach the 89the floor. That is less than a minute!
Hacks to save money and time visiting Taipei 101
Best time to visit
Schedule your visit to Taipei 101 between 6 pm - 7pm. This timing allows you to enjoy the magical transition from day to night while you’re at the observation deck, witnessing the city come alive with lights.
Book your tickets in advance
For sure, you don’t want to miss a lot from your itinerary list just because you had to fall in line for so long in order to get access to Taiwan 101 right away. Good news, KKDay is offering Buy One Get One for Taipei 101 from July 25 - 31, 2024. You may also purchase just ONE ticket for a discounted price.
Click HERE to know more about KKDay's Taipei 101 promo
You may use our K-Kode, LANTUAG10 for 10% off to anything you want to buy on KKDay and not just Taipei 101 :)
1. After adding an item to your cart, select "Use coupon or enter promo code"
2. Enter K-Kode and click on "Redeem"
3. Select the coupon and click on "Confirm"
4. Fill in booking details and select "Pay Now" to complete payment
The Best Spot To Take A Photo of Taipei 101
Located just a few steps from Songren Road, there's a charming alley that offers an exceptional angle for photographing Taipei 101. This hidden spot beautifully combines the essence of Taipei's past, present, and future in one amazing shot. To find this somewhat elusive location with ease, it's best to pin it on Google Maps. Located in the 35th floor,
Drink coffee to the former world's tallest Starbucks
Taipei 101's Starbucks is located in 35th floor. There is NO entrance fee here but booking is required of at least two days and minimum spend is NT $250. Edit: this is closed indefinitely.
Visit this homegrown cafe, Simple Kaffa
Located on 88th floor, Simple Kaffa is a coffee shop that holds the title of the tallest cafe in Taiwan. Entrance is at Taipei 101 office entrance via Xinyi Road then take the escalator to Level 2 for registration. Like Starbucks, there is a minimum spend of NT $250 per takeout.
Dine in a restaurant with the best rooftop view of Taipei 101
Hooters Taipei only allows its customers to dine for maximum of two hours only. That is how in-demand this restaurant is! They serve tacos, salad, pizza, chicken wings etc. It is one of the most affordable dining spots in that is friendly to most pockets of Filipino travelers in Taipei.
This is just one of the many Taiwan guide for Filipinos we are posting soon. Hope you keep on checking this blog to stay updated.
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