Tower · Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei 101
Taipei 101 (Chinese: 台北101; pinyin: Táiběi Yīlíngyī; stylized in all caps), formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a 508-meter (1,667 ft), 101-story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. Built 2005.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Taipei, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Type | Tower |
| Built | 2005 |
| Architect | C. Y. Lee |
| Height | Height: 508 m |
| Coordinates | 25.0336° N, 121.5647° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Taipei 101 is known for
Taipei 101 (Chinese: 台北101; pinyin: Táiběi Yīlíngyī; stylized in all caps), formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a 508-meter (1,667 ft), 101-story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan.
About Taipei 101
Taipei 101 (Chinese: 台北101; pinyin: Táiběi Yīlíngyī; stylized in all caps), formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a 508-meter (1,667 ft), 101-story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It is owned by the Taipei Financial Center Corporation. It was officially classified as the world's tallest building from its opening on 31 December 2004 until it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in 2009.
History
Planning for Taipei 101 began in July 1997 during Chen Shui-bian's term as Taipei mayor. Talks between merchants and city government officials initially centered on a proposal for a 66-story tower to serve as an anchor for new development in Taipei's 101 business district.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Taipei 101 website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Taipei |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) |
| Distance from the airport | 2.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA) · Taipei (Songshan), Taiwan · 2.4 miles away
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) · Taoyuan, Taiwan · 21.0 miles away
- Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN) · Hualien City, Taiwan · 69.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Taipei 101?
Taipei 101 (Chinese: 台北101; pinyin: Táiběi Yīlíngyī; stylized in all caps), formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a 508-meter (1,667 ft), 101-story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan.
Where is Taipei 101 located?
Taipei 101 is in Taipei, Taiwan. Its coordinates are 25.0336° N, 121.5647° E.
How do I get to Taipei 101?
The nearest town is Taipei, and the nearest airport is Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), about 2.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Taipei 101 built?
Taipei 101 was built 2005.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taipei_101 — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83101 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.taipei-101.com.tw/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.