Shin Kong Observatory, Taipei City

After a rapid ascent of 46 floors in 30 seconds to the top of the 244.15 meter-high Mitsukoshi Tower, an astounding panoramic view of the Taipei Basin awaits you. In the enclosed top floor, you can pick out Taipei's downtown area and highway systems; you can probably even find the restaurant where you ate dinner the night before. To accompany the sight, black and white photos detailing the last hundred years of Taipei history are placed randomly about the room. Drinks, snacks and souvenirs are also available.