• Ximending - In 2025, the Taipei Lantern Festival will illuminate Zhonghua Road, stretching from MRT Ximen Station to Beimen Station, enhancing Taipei’s Western District for 31 days, beginning on February 2nd. Before heading to Shifen for the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, enjoy a picturesque bus ride that passes by the Taipei Lantern Festival venues. This route features iconic landmarks such as the Taipei City Wall-North Gate (Cheng’en Gate), Ximending, and other notable sights. Relax, unwind, and enjoy the ever-changing scenery outside your window. The tour guide will share fascinating stories about the attractions, providing insightful commentary. This will offer a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s rich history and its people.

The total duration, including travel time to Shifen, is approximately 75 minutes.

• Shifen Old Street - The tour continues to Shifen in the Pingxi District of New Taipei City, where the tradition of releasing sky lanterns in Taiwan began. Today, these lanterns represent peace and prosperity, continuing a tradition deeply embedded in the area’s heritage.

Shifen Old Street runs alongside the train track, featuring a variety of souvenir shops, local eateries, and stores selling sky lanterns. This creates a charming view of trains passing by doorways, capturing the area’s essence. As you explore the shops or savor the local delicacies, listen for the train whistle—you might catch a glimpse of the train rolling through the street, adding an extra thrill to your visit.

• Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival - Finally, the eagerly awaited Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival arrives. Acclaimed by the Discovery Channel as “the second biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in the world” and recommended by CNN Travel as a must-do in their “52 things to do” list. Watching countless sky lanterns gracefully rise into the night sky is a breathtaking spectacle, making a trip to Taiwan for this experience essential.

Prepare to follow the event staff’s guidance before releasing the sky lantern. Typically, 4-6 people will share one lantern. Each participant can write a message on one side before lighting it and letting it ascend into the sky. Then, embrace the peaceful moment and watch as the lanterns slowly disappear into the night sky.

After releasing the sky lanterns, please follow the event staff’s instructions for the bus ride back to Taipei. You’ll have the option to stop at Raohe St. Night Market. Alternatively, you can return directly to Taipei Main Station.

• Local General Liabilities Insurance
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English / Japanese )
• Sky Lantern launching experience (4-6 people share 1 lantern)

• Dinner
• Gratuities

The “Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival” in Taiwan has earned international recognition, praised by the Discovery Channel as “the second largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the world” and featured in CNN Travel’s “52 things to do.” It is one of the most eagerly awaited events worldwide, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe each year to enjoy this remarkable spectacle.

Securing a spot at this unique, limited-capacity event venue is assured! Join the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Day Tour and become part of this world-renowned event, creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Release your heartfelt wishes into the sky with a sky lantern, and marvel at the stunning view as they light up the night sky. In addition to this awe-inspiring experience, enjoy a delightful bus ride through the Taipei Lantern Festival venues and explore the charmingly nostalgic Shifen Old Street before the much-anticipated event begins.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.