Taipei 101, previously called Taipei World Financial Center, is a skyscraper in downtown Taipei, Taiwan. It is called Taipei 101 because this building, which has a post-modern architectural style, consists of 101 floors.

This super tall building, owned by the Taipei Financial Center Corporation, began construction in 1999 and was completed in 2004. It is said that the design of the skyscraper was inspired by pagodas and bamboo plants. This plant, which is often found in mainland China, is said to be a symbol of strength, tenacity and beauty. And since the date of its inauguration, Taipei 101, which is 508 meters high, immediately won the status of the tallest building in the world until 2010. In 2010, Taipei 101 was forced to step down from its position as the tallest in the world after another skyscraper rose in Dubai. That is the Burj Khalifa which soars into the sky up to 829.8 meters. A height record that has yet to be shaken!

Amazingly, to reach the floors that are like in the clouds, this sophisticated building is also equipped with 61 lifts. And two of the lifts can even travel at speeds of up to 60.6 km / h. Not surprisingly, the 89th floor can be devoured in just 44 seconds. Fantastic!

Taipei 101 is located next to the Tamsui–Xinyi (red) line. To get there from Taipei Main Station, simply take the Tamsui–Xinyi line in the Xinyi direction and travel 7 stops (about 15 minutes) to the Taipei 101 / World Trade Center station.