At the TOP of Taipei 101 Observatory - Taiwan Food and Travel Guide (Day 4)
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Probably one of the most famous things to do in Taipei is go to the Taipei 101, which is the tallest and most iconic building in the city. On the first few floors of the Taipei 101 is a luxury mall, but the most popular attraction is the Taipei 101 Observatory, which is located on the 89th and 91st floors. The entrance price is a pretty steep cost of 500 Taiwan Dollars, but it’s a popular thing to do and I wanted to check it out during out trip. We arrived in the morning, right after they opened at about 9 am, bought our tickets, and went to the elevator to go to the top of the building. The elevator ride, which they claim is the fastest elevator in the world, was quite amazingly fast. It felt like it only took about 10 seconds but in reality it actually took about 40 seconds - but to get to the 89th floor, it was still incredibly fast. Once at the top, it was mostly just an observatory set up specifically for tourists, but still worth it for the amazing views of Taipei city and the surrounding mountains.
After going to the Taipei 101 Observatory, we came down, and there happens to be a branch of Din Tai Fung, the famous Taiwanese soup dumplings restaurant at the Taipei 101. Luckily we arrived quite early when the restaurant wasn’t too busy, so we happen to get seats easily for lunch. I made a separate full video about eating at Din Tai Fung, which I’ll post later.
After lunch, since were were still near the Taipei 101, we decided to go to Elephant Hill, a mountain near Taipei 101 where there are some hiking and nature trails. After figuring out which trail to take, we took a staircase trail, which was well marked out to Elephant Hill. The walk didn’t take more than about 20 minutes, and once we arrived at the Elephant Hill lookout point, we could see the entire skyline of Taipei, but a much different perspective of Taipei from the Taipei 101 Observatory. It was good to see and I enjoyed the outdoor atmosphere and the different perspective of the skyline from the mountain. I would highly recommend going to Elephant Hill when you’re in Taipei.
Next, we rushed off to the Taipei Zoo, one of the largest and most developed zoos in Asia. The price was only 60 TWD, and it was very nice to just spend some time walking around and enjoying both the animals and the impressively lush and tropical zoo grounds. I think the Taipei zoo is one of the great things to do if you have kids, or even you can go just to walk around and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. After the Taipei zoo, we wanted to go to the Maokong Gondola, but due to stormy weather, the Gondola closed, so we had to change our plans.
From the Taipei Zoo, we headed back to the Dongmen area and had a snack of a famous Taiwanese shaved ice, and then we had dinner at a local restaurant.
That was it for Day 4 in Taiwan - pretty cool to have a chance to visit the Taipei 101 Observatory.
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Add Taiwan to my bucket list. This city is "awesome!"
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
NYCR Cool, it's a really nice city.
@E.Valley
7 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens The day you've posted the film, was the day I waved goodbye to my lovely home Taipei. Thank you for bringing me back the sweetest memories.
Mark, Thanks for introducing my country to the world! BTW, your Chinese pronunciation is very precise!! :)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
corazonazultw Thank you!
Taiwan I'm happy you enjoyed Taiwan as much as I did. I go to Taiwan just for the awesome food!
Lot of beautiful places to visit, especially the zoo and the Taipei 101 observatory.
My knees were knocking while looking down from Taipei 101!!! AAAACCCCCKKKKK. But so beautiful!
We're heading taiwan in march. So, its great watching these video's.. The way Mark Wiens enjoys his food with that expression, makes the viewer can almost taste it with him. Great job, keep it going!
Taiwan is absolutely one of my best favourite places to visit in Asia.
Can't get enough of watching your videos, love it how your facials is so honest about the food you eat, all the best to you and your wife and to many more countries you still have in your bucket list to visit and to taste all the great food...
Nice! Love this! I miss Taiwan so very much!! It was one of my favorite countries!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
CuriousCalifornians Thank you, cool to hear that!
Mark and Ying, The view is absolutely STUNNING! So glad you captured the view for us. Those dumplings were beautiful! The snow ice looked really good. Take care. :)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Tess Cooks 4u Thank you Tess, thank you for watching.
@polly4198
9 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens Nex time you visit the Dongmen area , you must try the famous beef noodle 永康街刀削牛肉麵
Omg, im going to taipei in few hours! Thanks for the video! :)
This is my favourite video of this series!! The view from the tower is amazing, very impressive. And I'd love to visit that zoo one day, I cannot believe the price! I'm looking forward to the dumplings restaurant video :-) I noticed that your eyes were quite red, what's the matter?
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
AnnK H Thank you very much Ann. Often when I'm out in the sun all day, my eyes will start to turn red, and an optometrist said I just have sensitive eyes to the sun, but nothing serious - but I should be wearing sunglasses most of the time outside if possible.
Mark I enjoy watching your videos!!
hi Mark I watched all of you're vedio's it's so amazing. One of my favorite to watch on KZread !keep up the good work ❤❤❤❤❤
welcome to Taiwan Mark!!!! love all your videos greeting~~
WOW! Awesome vlog Mark!! What a gorgeous view you got to see! and wow that shaved ice dish made me drool a little lol! Yummmmmmm!
OMG I love this video! These places are my childhood. :) Thanks for making it look so beautiful!
You are very lucky to be visiting all these beautiful places I really love the way you explain everything to us keep it up you deserve more
When you were pointing the camera down towards the street, I started to get goosebumps.
Awesome video! Every time I watch your videos, you always bring a smile to my face with the enthusiasm you have for food. I also absolutely love the face you make after tasting delicious food. :D Keep doing this for as long as you can haha
Mark Wiens First one to watch and comment on your video today.Keep entertaining us with delicious stuffs like these.I am lovin' it!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Kantesh Krishnam Thank you very much Kantesh!
just gave you a thump up..cuz your videos are amazing.
So pumped to watch your vlog. Keep up these awesome vlogs Mark!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Jinny Hoang Thank you Jinny
Excellent video mark weins keep up the good work
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Leroy Don Won young Thanks Leroy
Hey Mark and Ying, I really enjoy watching all your videos. They are so entertaining and informative. Thank you for always putting effort into each video. I've been watching your videos for a couple years, but never thanked you. They are really satisfying to watch, and bring me joy. I hope you and Ying continue to enjoy yourselves and everything you come across! -Janet
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Janet Hey Janet, I really appreciate your support, thank you.
if it weren't for your vlog i wouldn't of known how awesome taiwan is. thanx, mark cheers
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
XTheSonofTheSunX Thank you for watching, I knew little of Taiwan before going as well.
wow I'm so excited this week xxx you make me smile mark xx
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Liz Knight Thanks Liz
You are so considerate to show the route to the destination step by step. I enjoy your video. Good job.
That view was unreal! Great editing as always!
I was thinking of moving to Bangkok after being an avid Mark and Ying follower but now I think I wanna move to Taipei😁 The view from Taipei 101 is spectacular. Purely amazing. Another great video Mark and Ying!
The animals at the zoo were just precious! Thanks for the video!
What a beautiful building!
Great video, Mark! 👍
Oh wow that Taipei 101 looks amazing....and the food.....drools
Truly like your shows. They will help tremendously with my future trip to Thailand with my wife for the first time. Oh ya!....let's not forget the food Dave
I am in awe of your videos I love seeing the sights!!!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Sue Kehr Thank you Sue
This was a GREAT VLOG! I'm always amazed when i see the city from the top of Taipei 101. The city has a lot of green space and looks rather clear and clean compared to most American Cities.
Thank you for another great video of Taipei. I don't think I've ever considered this a destination to visit, but the views of everything you're showing are quickly changing my mind. I never realized how huge Taipei is! I think I'm going to start researching history and attractions now. Can't wait for the next video!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
electricmonk71 Thanks, I was quite impressed with the city - really friendly place and a good mixture of food and attractions and very modern.
Thank you , I am really enjoy this video , you make people know more about my city .
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Chris Hsieh Thank you for watching Chris
Good video I'm always watching your video thumb up 4 u
Outstanding video! Thank-you😀
Food,glorious food and so much more,how exciting.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Maria das Santos Thanks Maria
I watch most of your videos as reference for my future trip. Thank you Mark :) Cheers!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Ajin91 Thanks for watching
You got some nice shots, great views and the animals =)
This is my favourite video of this series!!! Khud Bhalo!!!!
I’m glad you featured Din Tai Fung. We went there in LA, Ca and enjoyed the food
Fantastic video! Loved your trip to the zoo. And that bowl of soup you ate at dinner looked like it was ready to burst into flames it had so much steam coming off of it! Haha!
Just a thumbs up to thank you for your videos... excellent...
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
New-Nomads Thank you!
You are amazing what your doing man I've been Taiwan before and it's a amazing place you try really hard on your vids 10/10
In my glory the view was amazing and breathtaking.
now i want to go to Taiwan!
I freaking love ur video's . I watch them all the way from Holland 🌞🌞
Thank you for continuing to vlog!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Sigit Adinugroho Thank you for watching Sigit
Thank you Mark for sharing so much Taiwanese food and spaces.Everything you eat looks yummy with your satisfied face and smile.:)
I can't wait to see your video from Din Tai Fung!! I had the chance to try it in Seattle and the xiao long bao was great! Thanks for sharing your experiences 😊
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Angie M. Thank you Angie
Thanks again Mark, for showing us the awsome places and insanly good looking foods.. Greetz from Holland
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
azar smit You're welcome, thank you for watching.
The dumplings look amazing. Thanks for taking us along on the trip.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
EZGlutenFree Thank you for watching.
I want to see more of zoo visit. Anyhow, great vlog as always. Thanks, Mark :)
always love your videos... you do them with such enthusiasm that even while sitting at home we feel like we are travelling with you... oh my your eyes turned red with that sip of hot soup... I'm sure me and my husband are gonna visit all these places as we are Wanderlust Couple... :) Keep posting your videos Mark... you are too cute!!
Mark, your videos are the best! I hope you sign a deal with a television network! If not i will keep watching and supporting you on KZread no matter what. You really inspire and motivate me to travel more often.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Dodge08 Thank you very much!
Awesome vlogs Mark! Keep it up!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
jimmy hallstrom Thanks Jimmy
absolutely love these vlogs! (:
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Patrick Bartolome Thank you Patrick
Mark u are my idol thanks to u i get a smile on my face everyday when i see your videos and i like everyone of them and keep up the goodwork (also plz respond)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
jeffrey satchantook Thank you very much Jeffrey, really appreciate your watching.
I like your video so much!
nice one bro .im following you .. from cambodia blog ..Congrats!
This is awesome Mark, I`m starving right now the food is good :(
Excellent video👍💯 Taipe zoo very nice. good meal 😋👍💯💖😍
The soup you had for dinner looked so comforting for a rainy day! You should do daily vlogs when you travel :)
It was beautiful thank you Mark and Ying :-))
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
camille d Thanks Camille
The snow ice dessert looks really good. Thanks for sharing.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Carol Midani Thanks Carol
Mark you are one amazing person. You bring so much joy to the world and you are one happy person. Why doesn't God make more people like you? Hope to meet you one day brother. I am from Calcutta (Kolkata), India.
I really enjoy your videos! Please never stop making them:) In my view, you are kindof living the dream, traveling all over. Enjoying food, exploring new places. And bestof all, sharing it with the world! Again, thanks alot, i onow it couldbe hard work, so once more. Thank you and enjoy!!!:)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
GonzaloMobaid Thank you for your support, really appreciate it.
Great blogs.
carefull mark its very hot!nice one ,i enjoy your visit there!
mark thank u very much thank u thank u 😊😊😊 i always see urs every vlog there r awesome keep it up
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Jaya Wagh Thank you Jaya
nice video mark..
Missing Mao Kong was a shame, it's such a great place. My favourite day in Taiwan was in Mao Kong: wandering through forests/gardens/farms, eating ridiculously good food and drinking amazing oolong tea.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Evan Pickett Hey Evan, we came back again!
WOW ! That is one great video...I know very little about the "other" China..Taiwan. Must travel these parts one day..thanks a ton Mark!:)
You have one of most fun work continue vlog ...
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Jawad Jafari Thank you for watching Jawad
Your videos make me so excited. Can't wait for my chance to study abroad in China and then travel around South Eastern Asia. Like the vlogs glad you are doing more of these types of videos.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
C. Vang Thank you, great to hear you're going to study abroad!
Good luck mark!!!!!!
Can't wait to see your Ding Tai Fung video.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Christine Wu Thanks Christine
we just copied this on our itinerary. thank you so much super helpful vlog :)
You're videos always make me hungry lol
Beautiful 😊. Would love to visit it one of these days.
"That's ridiculously hot!" *puts it back in his mouth after 5 seconds* haha
@AlqGo
8 жыл бұрын
+SentinelPrimek and a mouthful of chilli after that
Great stuff !
Hi Mark and Ying! Day 4..Taipei..wow..that's a tall building and the view is so awesome!The dumpling looks really good and tasty...the ice cream with shave ice and fruits I'm loving that..looks really good..and the soup looks so fresh and hot..and its hot indeed..I like soup when its really hot...specially in a rainy weather..Thanks for taking us on your journey...love all ur blogs..can't wait for the next one.--Elwyn--
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
pnoyride Thank you!
I went to the Mao Kong gondola on a Monday and it was closed too. Didn't know it could be closed due to bad weather. Thanks for the great videos.
Hi Mark I love watching your videos coz it is educational and very informative. Watching you tack your food is very amusing. Hi to your pretty wife Ying and Baby Micah. I'm in U.K.
Love these videos! Love how your so comfortable :)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
L Vang Thank you!
It's a nice video 😊
Thanks for sharing mark :)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks for watching Robert
Thanks Mark, You just brought me back to Taiwan without costing me the flight ticket. Really miss Taiwan now:)
Wow. The Elevator. I can't stomach going up that high.
thanks for everthing
Awesome video, Mark, well done! Loved the views from 101 - there were so many tourist groups when we were there, we decided to go up some other day, but never made it. Also endured the climb on Elephant Hill (I called it Elephant Mountain!) - you really have to be in decent shape to attempt that climb, and bring plenty of water. Too bad you didn't get on the gondolas - when we rode them, we rode through clouds ringing the mountain tops - truly a beautiful experience :-)
@e20plm
6 жыл бұрын
Mark is affraid of hight.
Nice dishes..
Last time I was in Taipei I ate at Din Tai Fung at 101 and there was also a super typhoon.
I've been following your adventures for a while now, great video as always! I look forward to your next one. Buen provecho Mark! (Enjoy your meals Mark!)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Anthony Arias Thank you Anthony