We visited Taipei 101 today, and went right up to the 88th floor in the world’s fastest elevator. It took only 37 seconds at a speed of 1010 metres per minutes. Then we climbed the steps up to the open observatory on the 91st floor. Looking at the panoramic view of the city I can say that as far as architecture goes, Taipei doesn’t offer much to excite the imagination. Most buildings resemble concrete matchboxes in shades of grey or brown. None of the beautiful lines and curves that shape the skylines of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
My lunch – the biggest bowl of seafood noodles I’ve ever had, at NT$100 (RM10) a bowl.
At the Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT station, a 3-5-minute walk from Howard Plaza Hotel where we are staying. The best way to see the city is to take the MRT or the bus – cheap, fast and direct.
There are few signages and notices in English. Most people here speak only Mandarin. We had a hard time asking for directions!
that big bowl of seafood noodle is cheap-waiting to see the next post.