Taipei 101: We Went 390m 1280ft Above Taiwan To Check Out One Of The World s Tallest Buildings
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For tour chùa hương 1 ngày six years it was the tallest building in the world, and today it stands as an iconic symbol of Taiwan. Not only is it known for tour chùa hương 1 ngày its unique design and incredible New Year's Eve fireworks display, the tower is also the world's largest LEED-certified Platinum building -- that's the highest level on the US Green Building Council's [ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] scale. It's [ Taipei 101], and it is one of the most beautiful supertall structures in the world.
There are numerous touches that give the 101 its charm. The stepped design is homage to a traditional pagoda. Water caught by the tops of the eight sections, eight being a lucky number in Chinese culture, is reused throughout the building. The green glass was chosen for a more natural, bamboo-esque look. These two aspects alone make it stand tour chùa hương 1 ngày out in a sea of interchangeable bluish-metal and glass skyscrapers all over the world. The discs on each side represent coins. The lights at the top represent a touch. The lighting changes color based on the day of the week.
It is unlike any skyscraper in the world, and regardless of its former status as tallest, it deserves a closer look: