Taipei 101

Taipei 101 is a landmark supertall skyscraper in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building was officially classified as the world's tallest in 2004, and remained such until the completion of Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2009. In 2011, the building was awarded the LEED platinum certification, the highest award according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, and became the tallest and largest green building in the world.

Taipei 101

The construction of the building started in 1999 and finished five years later in 2004. The building was architecturally created as a symbol of the evolution of technology and Asian tradition. The tower with its 101 floors is designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes.

In New Year's eve, they usually launch fireworks from Taipei 101 to celebrate the event.

Taipei 101 New Year's eve

They also have an observation deck where you can see the beautiful scenery of Taiepi. Taipei 101's elevators sweep visitors from the fifth floor to the 89th-floor observatory in only 37 seconds. The observatories are on the 88th and 89th floor and an Outdoor Observation deck is on the 91st floor. Both offer 360-degree views and attract visitors from around the world.

Taipei 101 observatory

Source: Wikipedia