To go to Taipei 101, you can take the Nangang MRT (blue Line) and go down at Taiwan City Hall station. After that, there are a lot of buses to go to Taipei 101 ( bus fare at NT$15/person).
Ticket booth and lift entrance to observatory desk is located at the 5th floor of the Taipei 101 Shopping Mall. You will pass through the shopping mall. You can see this shop named " Liu Li Gong Fang" (琉璃工房) outside the ticket booth area. A group of ducks attract my attention.
Liuli Gongfang (琉璃工房) is Taiwan's only contemporary glass studio devoted to artistic Chinese glassware. Since its establishment in 1987 Liuligongfang has become known in Asia and abroad for its outstanding artistic endeavours and its high standard of craftsmanship.
Why A Duck?
Why is it a duck?
We have virtually forgotten what a duck looks like,
Because the only ducks we see are on our plates.
More and more i reminisce about the duck.
When i was a child at home in Hualien,
We raised ducks and turkeys in our garden,
Of course they were for feeding our stomachs,
But i gave all of them names, like " The lady" and "Tuxedo" ,
Calling their names by the window,
they would rush over in, I wish i could recall the way they waddle,
Coming in groups like they were discussing important matter,
Their impression should not be forgotten.
---------- by Loretta Hui-Shan Yang
We have virtually forgotten what a duck looks like,
Because the only ducks we see are on our plates.
More and more i reminisce about the duck.
When i was a child at home in Hualien,
We raised ducks and turkeys in our garden,
Of course they were for feeding our stomachs,
But i gave all of them names, like " The lady" and "Tuxedo" ,
Calling their names by the window,
they would rush over in, I wish i could recall the way they waddle,
Coming in groups like they were discussing important matter,
Their impression should not be forgotten.
---------- by Loretta Hui-Shan Yang
Taipei 101 Observatory :After buying our ticket (NT$400/person) , we can ride the Guinness record " World's fastest elevator" to the 89th floor indoor observatory. They open everyday from 10 am until 10 pm.
89th Floor - Indoor Observatory:The pretty elevator driver sent us to 89th floor. With only about 37 seconds, we went up 382 meters above the ground.
Visitors are having commanding view of the city and Taipei Basin in all directions. The world's largest damper would be reviewed from above. The observatory is equipped with high-powered binoculars, drinks bar, image service, pre-recorded multimedia guides in eight languages, the world's tallest building's (2004) mailboxes and souvenir shops.
Visitors are having commanding view of the city and Taipei Basin in all directions. The world's largest damper would be reviewed from above. The observatory is equipped with high-powered binoculars, drinks bar, image service, pre-recorded multimedia guides in eight languages, the world's tallest building's (2004) mailboxes and souvenir shops.
From the WEST wing, we can see a lot of buidlings such as Chang Kai-Sek Memorial Hall ( pic below), Taipei bridge, Office of the President, Far Eastern Plaza and many more.
Pic above : Standing at South Wing overlooking all the mountains.
I saw there are workers doing the cleaning work outside the window. Look at them, they are so brave. I can't even dare to stand near to the window. My legs are shaking...~~
As i understand, Taipei 101 with the height of 508 meters and the world's fastest elevator which can reach the top speed of 1,010 meters per minute. Taipei 101's foundation is fortified by 380 piles driven 101's meters into the ground and 30 meters into the bedrock. Each foundation pile is 150cm in diameter and provides a bearing capacity of anywhere between 1,100 to 1,450 tons and securely pins the entire building t the firm bedroack below.
The building's glass curtain walls with heat and UV filter treatments can sustain impacts of 8 tons. The building strucuture has been designed to withstand the strongest earthquake and wind resistance.
88th Floor - Super Big Wind Damper & Treasure Sky:
The world's largest and heaviest wind damper with a weight of 660 metric tons.
Treasure Sky:
The World's Tallest gemstones Coral (width 131cm, height 141 cm). This gemstones coral tree comes from 200 meters below the Pacific ocean, North-East of Taiwan. As gemstones grow coral 10 years grow 1 cm, this gigantic gemstone coral tree becomes one of the most precious treasures of Taiwan.
The sky is limit: The eagle demonstrates the exquisite craftsmanship of Taiwan's coral gemstone artist. Each feather is individually crafted, then collaborated to form the structure of the eagle. It took around 28 months to complete this masterpiece.
We proceed to 91 floor where outdoor observatory is located. Here, we can feel the strong winds, enjoy the expansive view, and also see close up the spire at the building's 508-meter high apex. A theather on the 91st floor shows films about the construction of Taipei 101, as well as last year's New Year fireworks display.
After spending three hours in the observatory desk, we took the elevator down to the 5th floor. Look at the digital screen shown inside the elevator, it took about 43 seconds to reach the ground.
What an amazing building!!
I saw there are workers doing the cleaning work outside the window. Look at them, they are so brave. I can't even dare to stand near to the window. My legs are shaking...~~
As i understand, Taipei 101 with the height of 508 meters and the world's fastest elevator which can reach the top speed of 1,010 meters per minute. Taipei 101's foundation is fortified by 380 piles driven 101's meters into the ground and 30 meters into the bedrock. Each foundation pile is 150cm in diameter and provides a bearing capacity of anywhere between 1,100 to 1,450 tons and securely pins the entire building t the firm bedroack below.
The building's glass curtain walls with heat and UV filter treatments can sustain impacts of 8 tons. The building strucuture has been designed to withstand the strongest earthquake and wind resistance.
88th Floor - Super Big Wind Damper & Treasure Sky:To enhance safety and comfort by vibration isolating and energy dissipating, many skyscappers use dampers tailored to the building structure for instance, the Trump World Tower, The Yokohama Landmark Tower, Petronas Twin Tower and The Citycorp Center.
The world's largest and heaviest wind damper with a weight of 660 metric tons.Treasure Sky:
Treasure sky is the world's highest jewelry arts boutique. Creating exquisite art pieces with Taiwan's unique coral gemstones, blue chalcedony, jade and other gemstones.
The World's Tallest gemstones Coral (width 131cm, height 141 cm). This gemstones coral tree comes from 200 meters below the Pacific ocean, North-East of Taiwan. As gemstones grow coral 10 years grow 1 cm, this gigantic gemstone coral tree becomes one of the most precious treasures of Taiwan.
The sky is limit: The eagle demonstrates the exquisite craftsmanship of Taiwan's coral gemstone artist. Each feather is individually crafted, then collaborated to form the structure of the eagle. It took around 28 months to complete this masterpiece.We proceed to 91 floor where outdoor observatory is located. Here, we can feel the strong winds, enjoy the expansive view, and also see close up the spire at the building's 508-meter high apex. A theather on the 91st floor shows films about the construction of Taipei 101, as well as last year's New Year fireworks display.
After spending three hours in the observatory desk, we took the elevator down to the 5th floor. Look at the digital screen shown inside the elevator, it took about 43 seconds to reach the ground.What an amazing building!!
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