Taipei 101 is the skyscraper whose fireworks are a centerpiece of Taipei's New Year's Eve celebration.
The tower stands in Taipei’s Xinyi District and has become one of Taiwan’s most recognizable symbols. On New Year’s Eve, fireworks are fired from the building’s exterior, creating a display that outlines parts of its distinctive tiered form. The event is widely broadcast and viewed from around the Taipei basin.
Taipei 101 officially opened in 2004. At 508 meters, it was the world’s tallest building from its completion until the Burj Khalifa surpassed it in 2010. Its name refers to the 101 floors above ground, although the building also has additional underground levels.
The fireworks are sometimes confused with displays at Taipei’s surrounding civic landmarks, but the skyscraper itself is the signature launch structure. The tower also contains offices, shops, restaurants, and an observation deck, so its New Year role is part of a much broader urban landmark identity.