UpToWhereWhat can you see from Taipei 101?
Its outdoor observation deck held the world's highest public vantage point when the tower opened in 2004.
From Taipei 101, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 80.9 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 80.9 km to the southwest (bearing 224°), at 2,155 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,944,049 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the east-northeast, where sightlines run 57.2 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the north-northeast, at 13.4 km.
| N | 15.9 km | |
| NNE | 13.4 km | |
| NE | 37.1 km | |
| ENE | 57.2 km | |
| E | 16.0 km | |
| ESE | 19.3 km | |
| SE | 17.2 km | |
| SSE | 25.0 km | |
| S | 34.1 km | |
| SSW | 38.6 km | |
| SW | 41.9 km | |
| WSW | 37.1 km | |
| W | 23.9 km | |
| WNW | 28.2 km | |
| NW | 51.3 km | |
| NNW | 16.5 km |
About Taipei 101
Taipei 101 opened on December 31, 2004, standing 508 metres tall and serving as the world's tallest building until the Burj Khalifa surpassed it in 2010. Its outdoor observatory on the 91st floor, at 392.8 metres, was the highest public observation point in the world at that time. The tower's design features a tuned mass damper visible through acrylic windows to help it withstand typhoons and earthquakes, a critical safety feature in Taiwan's seismic zone.
Did you know?
- The tower's damper became a viral sensation in April 2024, when footage of it visibly swinging to counter a major Hualien earthquake spread worldwide.
- A 2002 earthquake during construction sent cranes falling from the 56th floor, killing five workers but not damaging the structure.
- Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from March 31, 2004 until March 10, 2010, when Burj Khalifa took the title.
- The tower features 101 storeys above ground, with a name referencing Taiwan's calling code as well as luck and bamboo.
- Its tuned mass damper, weighing 660 tonnes, swings to counteract wind and earthquake forces.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Taipei 101?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 80.9 km from Taipei 101. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 29.5 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Taipei 101?
The farthest terrain visible from Taipei 101 lies 80.9 km to the southwest, at an elevation of 2,155 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Taipei 101?
The observation point at Taipei 101 sits at 405 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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