Taipei Essentials: Taipei 101 Views & Navigating with Taiwan EasyCard
Skip MRT token lines with the essential Taiwan EasyCard and witness breathtaking 360-degree skyline views from the 89th floor of Taipei 101.
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Taipei is one of the most accessible, delicious, and traveler-friendly cities in Asia. Two key items make any trip to Taiwan completely friction-free: picking up an EasyCard upon arrival and ascending Taipei 101.
The Taiwan EasyCard ($3.15) is the contactless lifesaver every local and traveler carries. Rather than fumbling for coins at ticket kiosks, tap into the Taipei MRT, board regional buses, pay for the Taoyuan Airport Express, unlock YouBike bicycles, and even pay for bubble tea at convenience stores.
For the ultimate perspective on Taipei's geography, take the high-speed pressurized elevator up Taipei 101. Rocketing to the 89th floor in 37 seconds, the observatory offers panoramic views stretching across the city basin to Elephant Mountain and the Keelung River. You can also inspect the massive 660-tonne golden tuned mass damper that stabilizes the tower against typhoons and earthquakes.
Pair your afternoon observation visit with an evening feast at nearby Raohe or Tonghua Night Market, just a couple of quick EasyCard taps away.
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