25/08/2026
Wingtip Wednesday | Taipei ✈️
Did you know...
Taipei's surrounds are home to a pretty unusual coastline. Just north of the city, volcanic rock has been carved by the sea into long, deep grooves. Each spring, peaking in April and May, the grooves become covered in bright green algae, creating the Laomei Green Reef — a seasonal sight that only lasts for a few weeks. 🌿🌊
Back in the city, inside Taipei 101 is a 660-tonne golden ball 🟡 — a Tuned Mass Damper (TMD). Measuring 5.5 metres across and made from 41 steel plates, it hangs between the 87th and 92nd floors and moves to counteract the tower's sway during strong winds and earthquakes. The elevators can take you from the 5th to the 89th floor in just 37 seconds.
Wheels up and over the horizon. ✈️🌏