Taipei’s New Year’s Eve celebration features the annual fireworks display from Taipei 101.
Taipei 101, the landmark skyscraper in Taiwan’s capital, has become the centerpiece of the city’s countdown. Fireworks are launched from the building’s exterior and accompanied by a large-scale light and music presentation. Crowds gather in surrounding streets and viewing areas to watch the display.
The tower was the world’s tallest building from its completion in 2004 until the opening of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in 2010. Its height and distinctive tiered design make it particularly suited to a highly visible citywide celebration.
The fireworks are associated with Taipei, not the similarly famous displays in Hong Kong or Seoul. Taipei 101’s New Year event can change in production details from year to year, but the city and tower remain its defining identifiers.