Taipei 101 facts for kids
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臺北101
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Taipei 101 Tower in August 2008
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| Alternative names | Taipei Financial Center |
| Record height | |
| Tallest in the world from 2004 to 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Petronas Towers |
| Surpassed by | Burj Khalifa |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Location | Xinyi Special District, Xinyi District Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°2′1″N 121°33′54″E / 25.03361°N 121.56500°E |
| Construction started | 1999 |
| Completed | 2004 |
| Opening | 31 December 2004 |
| Cost | NT$ 58 billion (Template:US $) |
| Owner | Taipei Financial Center Corporation |
| Management | Urban Retail Properties |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 509.2 m (1,671 ft) |
| Tip | 509.2 m (1,671 ft) |
| Roof | 449.2 m (1,474 ft) |
| Top floor | 439.2 m (1,441 ft) |
| Observatory | 391.8 m (1,285 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 101 5 below ground |
| Floor area | 412,500 m2 (4,440,100 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 61 Toshiba/KONE elevators, including double-deck shuttles and 2 high speed observatory elevators |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | C.Y. Lee & Partners |
| Main contractor | Samsung C&T KTRT Joint Venture |
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| Traditional Chinese | 臺北國際金融中心 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 台北国际金融中心 | ||||||||||||
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Taipei 101 (Chinese: 臺北101) is a super tall skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It has 101 floors above ground and 5 floors below. When it was finished in 2004, it became the tallest building in the world.
However, in 2010, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai became even taller. Taipei 101 is still a very important and famous building. It is known for its amazing design and how it can stand strong against typhoons and earthquakes.
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Amazing Records of Taipei 101
Taipei 101 held several world records when it was built. These records show how incredibly tall and fast this building is!
- Tallest from Ground to Top: It reached 509 meters (1,671 feet) from the ground to its highest point. Before this, the Petronas Towers held this record.
- Tallest to the Roof: The roof of Taipei 101 is 449 meters (1,474 feet) high. The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) used to hold this record.
- Highest Occupied Floor: People can go up to 439 meters (1,441 feet) inside the building. This was also a record previously held by the Willis Tower.
- Fastest Elevators: Taipei 101 has super-fast elevators! They can travel at 16.83 meters per second. That's about 60.4 kilometers per hour (37.5 miles per hour)!
- Largest New Year's Eve Countdown Clock: Every New Year's Eve, the building lights up with a giant countdown clock.
Taipei 101 does not hold the record for the tallest building from the ground to the very tip of its antennas. The Willis Tower has two television antennas that make it taller at 527 meters (1,729 feet) to the top of its tallest antenna.
Taipei 101 and Taipei's Economy
Taipei 101 is a famous symbol of Taipei city. Many tourists visit it every day. The building is located in the Xinyi District, which is a modern part of Taipei.
The bottom part of Taipei 101 is a large shopping mall. It has many shops, restaurants, and a food court. There is even an international grocery store.
Every New Year's Eve, Taipei 101 hosts an amazing fireworks show. People from all over Taiwan and nearby countries like Japan and Singapore come to watch.
Visiting the Observatory
The Taipei 101 Observatory is a great place to see the city from above. It is open every day from 9 AM to 10 PM.
Visitors can explore four different floors. You can enjoy fantastic views and learn about how this amazing building was made. Taipei 101 is also known as the tallest green building in the world!
How to Get Tickets
You can buy tickets on the 5th floor of the Taipei 101 Mall. A regular ticket costs NT$500. Students with a valid ID can get a ticket for NT$450. Children under 115 cm tall can enter for free.
After you buy your ticket, you take the super-fast elevator. This elevator holds a Guinness World Record for its speed! It will take you quickly to the 89th floor observatory.
What to See Inside
The 88th Floor: Beauty of Taiwan
The 88th floor is called the "Beauty of Taiwan Multimedia Corridor." It shows off Taiwan's natural beauty with 270-degree views. This floor also leads to the "Super Big Wind Damper."
You can also see the "Treasure Sky" here. This is a collection of unique jewel crafts.
The 89th Floor: Indoor Observatory
This is the main indoor observatory. Here, you can learn about how Taipei 101 was designed and built. You can also learn about other large buildings around the world.
There is a free audio tour available in eleven languages. You can also use high-powered binoculars, buy snacks, and get professional photos taken.
The 91st Floor: Outdoor Observatory
The 91st floor is an outdoor observatory. You can reach it by stairs from the 89th floor. From outside, you can see the very tip of the spire, which is 508 meters high!
Be careful, though, as it can be very windy up there. Inside on the 91st floor, there is a small theater. It shows films about the building and the New Year's fireworks display. This outdoor area is only open when the weather is good.
Staying Safe in Earthquakes and Typhoons
Taipei 101 is built to be incredibly safe. It has special features that allow it to withstand strong winds and earthquakes.
It can handle winds up to 216 kilometers per hour (134 mph). It can also survive earthquakes as strong as magnitude 9.0. This building is even safer than Taiwan's nuclear power plants!
The Wind Damper
One of the most important safety features is the "tuned mass damper." This is a giant, round golden ball. It is 5.5 meters (18 feet) wide and weighs 660 tons!
This huge ball hangs inside the building. It moves to balance out the strong forces from wind. This helps the building stay steady during typhoons. It reduces swaying by about 30-40%. This special design helps Taipei 101 stand tall even in very bad weather.
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Images for kids
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E=mc2 lighting on 19 April 2005.
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Taipei 101 Mall
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Taipei 101, first from right, compared with other tallest buildings.
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Taipei 101 at twilight
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Taipei 101 from afar
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Taipei 101 viewed from below
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Tip of Taipei 101 illuminated on a Sunday night (purple)
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Taipei 101 dominating the skyline at night
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Tip of Taipei 101
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Taipei 101 next to Taipei Nan Shan Plaza
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Entrance to Taipei 101 Observation Deck
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Taipei 101 next to Taipei Nan Shan Plaza
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Taipei 101 New Year fireworks in 2016, with Taipei Nan Shan Plaza on the side, nearing completion
See also
In Spanish: Taipei 101 para niños
