Taipei 101 is a true architectural wonder that stands tall as a beacon of modernity in the heart of Taiwan.
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00:00 Welcome to Taipei 101, an architectural masterpiece that stands tall in the heart of Taiwan's capital city.
00:06 With 101 floors above ground and 5 basement levels, it stood as the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010,
00:13 when the Petronas Towers displaced it.
00:15 And then by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
00:18 Skyscraper also has one of the world's fastest elevators, transporting passengers from the 5th to the 89th floor in just 37 seconds.
00:26 From the observatory deck surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows, you can enjoy the view of the different districts and cities of Taiwan,
00:32 including the mountainous areas of Pingling and Pingxi, and the busy roads of New Taipei.
00:37 If you're wondering what the spherical figure at the center of the observatory deck, that's the seismic damper, which is also the largest in the world.
00:45 The 18-foot sphere ensures the building is as stable as possible when there are strong winds and earthquakes.
00:50 Don't forget to take IG-worthy shots with the many design spots all over Taipei 101's viewing deck.