Things to do in Taipei 101

One of our group day-tours got cancelled, but we were still able to go to Taipei 101 since we reserved tickets. This was one the highlights of our trip to Taiwan. The tower itself is more beautiful and magnificent in person. Even looking up at it from the street was such a sight to see. YouTube videos and postcards do not do it justice. We had access to the 89th Obseravatory Floor and it was worth it. We were able to get pictures prior to getting on the elevator. The 89th floor offered 360 degree views of Taipei and it was glorious. We were there around 5:45 to 6:45 pm and that was perfect for a golden sunset. The floor had a flux of photogenic backgrounds and props, some adorable cafes and treats, a souvenir shop, the Tuned Mass Dumper section, and the elevators to go up and down the tower. This was an unforgettable experience and easily topped some of my prior tower visits in the USA.

Very easy to use, just scan your code and they'll give you a receipt with a QR to use on the gates. No problems using it at Maokong Gondola and Taipei Zoo. I was also able to use the zoo train one-way.

The Fun Pass is really useful and great. However, if you try to enjoy all these benefits within a short schedule, your trip might become too exhausting. So, I recommend comparing the monetary value of the benefits you'd get and then making your purchase. For attractions like Yehliu Geopark, Jinguashi, and the Shifen Sky Lantern experience, you might find it more effective to purchase a separate Fun Trip Yehliu-Shifen-Jiufen-Jinguashi (YES FOG JING) bus tour and use them together. Also, as a side note, I recommend adding the Funlab bag-making experience to your itinerary. It's surprisingly fun and provides a cool space for a short break. The wood glue they provide takes a long time to dry after attaching materials, so rather than rushing to sew, it's better to glue the pieces, put them in a plastic bag, carry them carefully, and by the next day, they should be completely dry. Using glue will save you a lot of time.

Finding M4 to get on the bus was easy. I took my first hop on with the blue line at 10:50 am and the red line at 14:50. I ended the 2 routes at past 6pm. That was fun, relaxing and enjoyable!

the night tour was a great way to get a deeper understanding of the city, its history, and culture. It was not just about seeing the landmarks, but also learning the stories behind them, which made the experience more meaningful. thanks to our tour guide James who is very knowledgeable and who made this tour personal for our family. one area for improvement would be punctuality, as the tour guide could have been more timely. overall, we had a great time despite the rain and would HIGHLY recommend

Mr. Bratt Kao — what a man of excellent service throughout our tour! Beyond being just a tour guide, he helped us in every possible way, took so many amazing pictures for us, suggested great restaurants, and guided us extremely well throughout the trip. No words are enough to explain his dedication and kindness. Truly a 10-star service by him! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A great experience, fun and definitely recommended! Since we were the only ones speaking English we ended up having a completely private session of the DIY noodles making, it was very well explained and great fun!

The tour was very fun! Our tour guide, Bubble, is so kind and easy to talk to. He brought us to different iconic places. He took good photos. He is very accommodating with our request and very knowledgeable in the place. He even brought us to the best Xiao Long Bao in town. We really enjoyed our tour. It was worth out money.

It was a great experience to get to the observatory and walk to the skyline. Thanks to our guide Sherry, appreciate how clearly she explain things. Highly recommended!