Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket: 89th & 101st Floor Views

Stand 380 Meters Above Taipei on the 89th Floor

You ride to the 89th floor in 45 seconds and spend your time moving around an indoor deck with 360-degree windows overlooking Taipei's skyline, mountains, and urban sprawl. Fast-track entry skips the ground-level queue. If your ticket includes the 101st floor, you check in on the 89th and get a separate one-hour slot higher up. The whole visit fits comfortably into an afternoon, and everything is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Taipei 101 Observatory

• Enter Taipei 101 skyscraper
• Go to 89th and 91st floors
• Enjoy panoramic city views
• Explore indoor viewing deck
• Visit observatory gift shop

The experience

The elevator climbs fast, so fast your ears pop a little. Forty-five seconds from ground level to the 89th floor, and suddenly the city shrinks below you. Taipei 101 Observatory sits on floors 88, 89, and 101, and the moment the doors open, you're standing inside a ring of floor-to-ceiling windows with nothing between you and the view. City Hall sits small and geometric to one side. The mountains ring the whole basin in green. On clear days you can see all the way to the coast.

The indoor viewing deck wraps around the entire floor, so you don't have to choose a side. You move around and the perspective keeps changing. Taipei City Hall, the mall complex below, the residential blocks spreading out in grids, the forested slopes beyond. It's the kind of view that makes you understand how a city is actually built, not just how it looks in photos. The fast-track entry means you skip the line at street level and head straight up, which matters if you're visiting during peak hours or if you've got limited time in the city.

If your ticket includes the 101st floor, there's a separate check-in on the 89th. You need to be there 10 minutes before your assigned time slot, and you get an hour up there. It's smaller, more exposed, and the air feels different that high. The gift shop on the 89th floor stocks the expected souvenirs (postcards, Taipei 101 merchandise, local handicrafts), but it's worth a quick walk through if you want something to take home that actually means something. Strollers and wheelchairs work fine throughout. All the surfaces are accessible and the staff knows the layout.

Last admission to the 101st floor is 7 p.m., so if that's part of your ticket, plan to arrive with time to spare. Security screening happens at entry: no outside food, no pets, nothing that could cause trouble. It's straightforward and moves quickly. The whole experience, from arrival to leaving the gift shop, usually takes between 90 minutes and two hours, depending on how long you linger at each window.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes fast-track entry to the 88th and 89th floor observatory (depending on your ticket type), admission to the main indoor viewing deck with floor-to-ceiling windows, and access to the gift shop.
• If you select the option that includes the 101st floor, you also get admission to that level with a separate one-hour time slot.
• All areas are wheelchair accessible.

Options for this experience

3 options

89F-Observatory Ticket21 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Observatory ticket for the 89th and 101st floors9 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 19:00

89F Observatory Fast-Track21 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Infant (under 6): free

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.

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Good to know

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

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want Taipei's skyline without arranging transport or timing. The ticket gets you straight to the observation deck, and the fast-track entry cuts the ground-level queue. It works for all ages and fitness levels, and you can spend as much or as little time as you want moving around the windows.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6): free.

How long does it take to get to the top?

The elevator takes about 45 seconds to reach the 89th floor from ground level.

What's the difference between the 89th and 101st floors?

The 89th floor is the main indoor viewing deck with floor-to-ceiling windows. The 101st floor is higher, smaller, and more exposed. If your ticket includes it, you check in on the 89th floor and get a separate one-hour time slot.

What time should I arrive if I have a 101st floor ticket?

Check in at the information counter on the 89th floor 10 minutes before your assigned time slot. Last admission to the 101st floor is 7 p.m.

What can I bring inside?

No outside food, pets, contraband, or dangerous objects. Security screening is required at entry.

How long does a typical visit take?

Most visits last between 90 minutes and two hours, depending on how long you spend at each window and in the gift shop.

Is there parking or public transport nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible.