One of the world's most important museums, the National Palace Museum, houses a collection spanning nearly 8,000 years of history.
On the 89th floor, the Taipei 101 Observatory offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Taipei city through its expansive windows.
- Includes:
✓ One regular admission ticket to the National Palace Museum
✓ One full-priced ticket to Taipei 101 Observatory
｜National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum houses a collection of Chinese artifacts and artistic treasures from various dynasties. The collection can be broadly categorized into bronze wares, calligraphy and painting, ceramics, books and documents, crafts, and court-related cultural relics. Famous bronze wares include the Mao Gong Ding, San Shi Pan, and Zong Zhou Zhong. The three renowned paintings are Guo Xi's "Early Spring," Fan Kuan's "Travelers among Mountains and Streams," and Su Shi's "Cold Food Observance." Notable books and documents include the "Complete Library in Four Branches" from the Wen Yuan Ge and the "Selections from the Complete Library in Four Branches" from the Chi Tsao Tang. Crafts are a major highlight of the museum, including the must-see star exhibits such as the Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-shaped Stone, as well as a collection of approximately ten thousand jade artifacts, lacquerware, glassware, gold and silverware, and writing utensils.
For first-time visitors, the popular exhibits mentioned above are recommended, and if time permits, additional attractions include the Qing Coral Shrimp-shaped Bonsai, Tang Dynasty painted pottery figurines of ladies, Northern Song Ru kiln celadon lotus-shaped warming bowl, Qing Emperor Qianlong's blue and gold fish-patterned turning heart vase, Warring States period jade bi with inlaid peacock stone and turquoise, Eastern Han jade guardian beast, and Song to Yuan Dynasty yellow jade duck. The museum regularly changes its exhibits and offers special exhibitions based on different themes to meet the exploration needs of visitors interested in thousands of years of Chinese culture.
※ This admission ticket allows access to all current exhibitions in the Exhibition Area One (Main Building) of the Northern Branch, as well as a visit to the Chih-shan Garden on the same day.
｜Taipei 101 Observatory
Taipei 101 is located in the bustling Xinyi District and is a must-visit attraction for travelers coming to Taiwan. The observation deck is situated on the 89th floor of the building, offering a panoramic view of Taipei City that has become an essential experience for visitors.
After purchasing the admission ticket at the ticket counter on the 5th floor, visitors can take commemorative photos in the designated area before boarding the Guinness World Record's fastest and constant-pressure elevators to reach the 89th-floor observation deck. The two dedicated high-speed elevators ascend at a speed of 1,010 meters per minute, taking only 37 seconds from the 5th floor to the 89th-floor observation deck.
Once you reach the 89th-floor observation deck at an elevation of 382 meters, you will enjoy an excellent panoramic view in all directions. On clear days, you can see the city's buildings, large and small, transformed into adorable miniature models. Surrounded by gently rolling green hills, the beautiful and charming city of Taipei is truly awe-inspiring.
In addition to the high-speed elevators, the interior of the building houses the world's largest and heaviest wind damper, with a diameter of 5.5 meters and weighing 660 tons. It is the only wind damper exposed for visitors to see. Constructed from 41 layers of steel plates with a thickness of 12.5 centimeters, it extends from the 92nd floor to the 87th floor, serving as an important structure for wind and seismic resistance in Taipei 101. Visitors can catch a glimpse of this spectacular damping system during their visit.
The observation deck also offers various facilities, including high-powered telescopes, souvenir photography services, a beverage bar, souvenir shops, and even the world's tallest mailbox. These thoughtful designs aim to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience.
After completing the reservation, customers can go to the "Redemption" section in the member center and find the redemption code starting with "APP-RSV-" (or the redemption code can also be found in the "Payment Successful Notification Email"). Use the redemption code to redeem the physical tickets at the self-service ticket machines on the 5th floor by scanning the QR code or entering the redemption code.
(Information and photos are provided from Taipei 101 Observatory.)
