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  GuideTaipei

  Taipei from Above: Taipei 101 Observatory, Elephant Mountain, Maokong Gondola and Free Sunset Spots

  Six places to see Taipei's skyline in 2026 and how to reach each by MRT: Taipei 101 observatory tickets and hours, the Elephant Mountain trail and its closures until April 2027, Maokong Gondola fares and maintenance Mondays, Qingtiangang by bus, and free sunset views at Jiannan Road and Dadaocheng Wharf.

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