Taipei 101 is the skyscraper that serves as the centerpiece of Taipei’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display.
The tower’s exterior is fitted with fireworks and lighting effects for the annual countdown. At midnight, the display climbs and spreads across the building’s distinctive stacked sections, creating a landmark-centered spectacle visible across Taipei. Music, concerts, and surrounding public events accompany the tower show.
Taipei 101 opened in 2004 and was designed with features intended to address Taiwan’s earthquakes and typhoons. Its name refers to the 101 floors above ground, while its tiered form draws on traditional and modern visual ideas. The building was the world’s tallest until 2009.
The fireworks are attached to or launched around the tower for the special event; Taipei 101 is not itself a permanent fireworks installation. The program and scale can change annually, but the building remains the defining symbol of Taipei’s New Year celebration.