Songshan Airport Observation Deck — Attraction in Songshan District

Rated as one of the top tourist places in Taipei, this overlook offers a unique perspective to airports that should be more widely adopted.

You enter the airport on the ground floor and follow signs to the Observatory Deck. Go up the stairs or the escalators and through the colorful, cartooned, lobby to view the airplanes and airport action. Basically the observatory deck is situated right above the airport below, so you can go out the different hallways and really get a clear view of the mountains, ferris wheel and city beyond the runway.

Tripods are allowed. Free access.

There is a store at the top incase you want a treat or snack. Great place for children and the elderly. Wonderful spot to take a group...

Anyone wants to experience low-flying planes whistle pass your head, Song-San Airport offers a nice observatory to the public to enjoy the moment. Whether going there alone or with friends, bringing some soft drink would be a good choice. You may sit or stand to look up the sky, watching colorful planes come and go to diverse directions. Is the airport far from city? Not at all! It locates in the city center, therefore, visitors could reach there either by subway, bus or car, In the end, don't forget to take the garbage away when leaving and leave a clean place for other people to use it. Taipei is always welcome for every...

A small but scenic observation deck on Songshan Airport's 3rd floor. It offers unobstructed views of the runway and some of Taipei's landmarks (such as the Grand Hotel Taipei). The view here is much nicer than the observation deck at Taoyuan, but expect bigger crowds here.

For planespotters, Songshan isn't exactly a very exciting airport - most of the aircraft you'll see here on a normal day are ATRs and small Airbuses from UNI Air and Mandarin Airlines. If you're here to spot planes, Taoyuan might be a...