How to Beat the Queues at the Taipei 101 Observatory
By the BeatTheCrowd team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read
Quick answer
The Taipei 101 Observatory costs NT$600 for floors 88, 89 and 91. The open-air Skyline 460 on the 101st floor costs extra (NT$980 in total) with timed slots. The ticket counter is on the office tower's 1st floor. Go at opening on a weekday, or after dark, and avoid weekend sunsets.
At a glance
- Standard
- NT$600 (floors 88, 89, 91)
- With Skyline 460
- NT$980, timed
- Entrance
- Office tower 1st floor
- Hours
- From 10 or 11 am to 9-10 pm
- Best time
- Opening, or after dark
- Busiest
- Weekend sunsets
- Time to allow
- 1-1.5 hours
How busy is Taipei 101?
The lift queue is longest at sunset and on weekends. Cloudy days limit the view. The Skyline 460 deck takes small groups, so slots sell out.
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Before you go, check how busy the Taipei 101 Observatory is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for Taiwanese holidays, events and weather.
Check today’s crowds at Taipei 101 Observatory →Best (and worst) times to go
- Opening on a weekday: short queues.
- After dark: the city lights.
- Worst: weekend sunsets and New Year's Eve.
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Our hourly forecast for Taipei 101 shows how busy each hour is expected to be on your date.
Check today’s crowds at Taipei 101 Observatory →Insider tips that actually save time
- Book online for a cheaper ticket.
- See the damper ball on the 88th floor.