Christmasland returns for the second year to bring holiday joy into the heart of New Taipei City.
Whether you’re reconnecting with family and friends over dazzling holiday displays, exploring charming Christmas markets or traversing natural splendors to catch the first sunrise of the New Year, these are some of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season in Taiwan.
Christmasland returns for the second year to bring holiday joy into the heart of New Taipei City. This festive wonderland showcases brilliant light displays, handcrafted goods and an array of entertainment drawing in locals and visitors alike.
Ring in the New Year with Taipei’s most extravagant celebration. As one of CNN’s Top Ten destinations for New Years events in the world, Taipei is home to an extraordinary fireworks display alighting from the iconic Taipei 101. This year, the show will be transformed by over 800 lights as opposed to being a strictly fireworks displays due to environmental concerns, making the show even more vibrant than ever before. The theme of the 238-second show is “Light Up Taiwan” and will highlight the color gold through out the spectacular event.
Watch in awe from Taipei City Hall Plaza, or — if you crave a more secluded perspective — take in the breathtaking display from Elephant Mountain and Tiger Mountain in Xinyi District’s Sishou Mountain.
For a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience, head to the Sanxiantai area in Taitung County to watch the first sunrise of the New Year in peaceful tranquility. Taiwan’s location on the Pacific Ocean near the international date line make it one of the first places in the world to watch the sun rising from the horizon, setting the stage for a spiritual moment that can’t be experienced anywhere else.
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