Taipei 101 Observatory: 89th Floor & Outdoor Deck Ticket

Sixty Seconds to the Top of Taipei's Skyline

You book a timed entry, scan a QR code at the 5th-floor entrance, and ride the fastest elevator in the building to the 89th floor. You walk through the indoor observation decks on floors 88 and 89, then step outside onto the 91st-floor outdoor observatory to see Taipei spread out in every direction. The whole visit takes about an hour, and you don't have to arrange transport or worry about entry lines. Just show up at your reserved time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Taipei 101 Observatory Deck

• Enter Taipei 101 building
• Ascend to 89th floor by elevator
• Enjoy panoramic city views
• Visit outdoor observation area
• Take photos of cityscape
• Shop for souvenirs

The experience

The elevator doors close on the 5th floor and you're moving before you can feel it happening. One of the world's fastest elevators shoots you up 380 meters in less than a minute. Your ears might pop a little, and then you step out onto the 89th floor into a space that's all glass and city below. The Observatory Deck wraps around the building, so there's no dead angle. You turn and there's another direction you hadn't seen yet. On clear days the view reaches for miles. On hazy ones, Taipei still spreads out in layers of buildings and streets and the Keelung River cutting through it all.

The 88th and 89th floors are the main indoor observation areas, climate-controlled and lined with information panels about the city and the building itself. But the real draw is the 91st-floor outdoor observatory. This is where you step outside into the actual air and wind, where the city sounds come up from below and you can take the kind of photo that doesn't need a filter. It's open-air, so if rain rolls in the deck closes, but on a decent day it's the part people remember. There's a gift shop on the lower floors if you want to grab something before you leave: mostly Taiwan-themed souvenirs, nothing you can't find elsewhere, but it's there if you want it.

Booking works by reservation time. You pick your date and hour when you book, and you'll get a QR code sent to your email. On the day, head straight to the Skyline Entrance on the 5th floor at your reserved time, scan the code at the monitor, and you're in. If you're running more than 30 minutes late, you'll need to collect a physical ticket at the counter instead. The whole experience moves pretty fast once you're through: most people spend an hour or so up there, taking photos, looking around, letting their eyes adjust to the scale of it all.

Kids under 115 centimeters or under 6 years old get in free but need to be with an adult. Bring a passport for verification. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, and strollers work fine if you're traveling with small children. Public transport gets you there easily, and there's no separate pickup or drop-off service included. You make your own way to the building. Once your ticket is issued, it's locked to that date and time, non-refundable and non-changeable, so pick your slot carefully.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes access to the 88th and 89th-floor indoor observation decks and the 91st-floor outdoor observatory (weather permitting).
• Entry is via QR code redemption at the Skyline Entrance on the 5th floor at your reserved time.
• A gift shop is available on-site.
• Children under 115 centimeters or under 6 years old enter free with an adult.
• The building is fully wheelchair accessible.

Options for this experience

2 options

89F Observatory Ticket17 departure times: the first at 02:30, the last at 19:00

89F+101F Observatory Ticket9 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 19:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 19:00

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Infant (under 7): free

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trevopedia Wonders

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Taipei from the top without arranging separate transport or standing in an entry line. The timed reservation is what keeps the crowds manageable and gets you in at your chosen hour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 7): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How fast is the elevator to the top?

It reaches the 89th floor in less than 60 seconds.

Can I visit earlier than my booked time?

If you want to go earlier, visit the online reservation counter on the 5th floor to ask about rescheduling based on availability. Arriving more than 30 minutes late requires collecting a physical ticket at the counter.

Is the ticket refundable?

No. Once issued, the ticket is non-refundable and cannot be changed for a different number of participants or date.

Is there parking or a pickup service?

No pickup or drop-off service is included. You arrange your own transport to the building. Public transportation is available nearby.

How do I use my ticket?

You'll receive a QR code via email after booking. Scan it at the monitor at the Skyline Entrance on the 5th floor at your reserved time, or print it out and show it to staff.

Is the building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the elevator accommodates wheelchairs.

What floors are included?

Your ticket includes the 88th floor, 89th floor, and the 91st-floor outdoor observatory. The 101st floor is not included.

How long should I plan to spend there?

Most visitors spend about an hour on the observation decks, though you can stay as long as you like within operating hours.