Views & landmarks
Cathay Landmark
Cathay Landmark
The Cathay Landmark is a 46-story skyscraper located in the Xinyi District. Standing at 212 meters, it is one of the tallest buildings in the country and serves as a prominent architectural feature of the city's modern skyline. Travelers visit this area to observe the urban development of the financial district and the surrounding high-rise architecture.
Getting There
The building is located in the Xinyi District, which is easily accessible from the city center via the Taipei Metro (MRT). Depending on your starting point in the central business district, the trip typically takes 15 to 30 minutes using public transportation.
Duration of Visit
Since this is a commercial skyscraper, most visitors spend between 30 minutes to one hour viewing the exterior and the surrounding plaza area.
When to Visit
The area is busiest during weekday business hours and weekend evenings when the building is illuminated. To avoid the largest crowds, visit during weekday mornings. There are no specific seasonal restrictions, though the district is most walkable during the cooler months.
Nearby Attractions
Because of its location in a dense cluster of landmarks, this site is easily combined with other nearby points of interest:
- Farglory Financial Center: 0.3km
- Taipei Nan Shan Plaza: 0.7km
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Taipei): 0.7km
- Taipei 101: 0.8km
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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