Taipei 101 becomes the centre of the city skyline at the New Year countdown, when the tower, fireworks, and low city lights appear together in a single frame. This photo guide follows the changing stages of the display, from the first launches to the wider patterns that hang over the tower.
Frame Taipei 101 before the fireworks begin
Choose a clear line of sight to the tower before the countdown so the building stays recognizable once the sky brightens.
Keep room around the tower
A wider composition gives the firework bursts space to develop and avoids turning the skyline into a cropped backdrop.
Watch the changing firework patterns
Early bursts, dense cascades, and the final wide sequences produce very different night photographs.
Balance the tower and the sky
Let the tower anchor the lower half of the frame while the fireworks occupy the open sky above it.
Use city lights for depth
Foreground roofs and distant windows help establish the scale of the celebration without competing with the main display.
Photograph the smoke and colour
Smoke can catch the light in unexpected ways, adding layers of colour after each large burst.
Plan a stable viewing position
Arrive early, avoid blocking pedestrian routes, and keep a steady shooting position for the darker intervals between launches.
Explore more night photography routes
For a food-first urban evening in the same city, read the Taipei Ningxia Night Market guide. For another dedicated fireworks waterfront, see the Macao fireworks guide.