Earlier this month Apple CEO Time Cook announced that Apple will soon open its first retail store in Taiwan. Today Apple said that the the Apple Taipei 101 will open on July 1st, Saturday at 11 a.m., bringing Apple’s products, services and in-store experiences to customers in Taiwan for the first time.
The Apple Store is located in Xinyi District on the ground floor and basement level of Taipei 101 which is the fourth tallest skyscraper in the world.
Apple Taipei 101 will host new Today at Apple programs, including more than 60 free hands-on sessions designed for customers of all ages to take their creative skills to the next level around topics including photography and video, art and design, music, coding and more.
Regarding the design of the store, Apple said:
The store features Apple’s latest store design. The Forum, centered around the video wall, is a vibrant gathering space and home to the new Today at Apple sessions.
Avenues, inspired by window displays along a shopping street, line the store walls with interactive displays dedicated to music, creativity, photography, apps and more. Apple Taipei 101 will also offer hands-on training to entrepreneurs, developers and other business customers in The Boardroom.
The 130 highly trained store team members are ready to offer the services that have become the hallmark of Apple Stores around the world. After buying a new Apple product customers are offered Personal Setup to help them customize their device and Apple Geniuses provide free tech advice and support everyday.