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Every year during the Lantern Festival, Taiwan’s Sky Lantern Festival draws global attention with its breathtaking spectacle — thousands of glowing lanterns rising into the night sky, creating a dazzling sea of light that symbolizes hope and happiness.
This year, let us take you into this magnificent spectacle in Shifen!
Write down your wishes on the sky lanterns, release them into the sky afterwards, and experience the spectacular sight of lanterns being released simultaneously with tens of thousands of travelers from all over the world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please look for the guide in a yellow uniform.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
Meeting Time: 11:45
Departure Time: 12:00
Gather point: Taipei Main Station East Gate 3 exit. （東三門）
Itinerary
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Depart from Taipei towards Jiufen on this special Sky Lantern Festival occurring once a year. Wander in the lanes of Jiufen Old Street, feel free to have a taste of local tea in the tea houses or have a bite of the delicious sticky herbal cake!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Shifen Old Street
Shifen, get ready for the Sky Lantern Festival that is annually held here, and is increasingly getting recognized globally as a key international folklore event. Seize the opportunity to write wishes on the sky lantern, shared with others, before lighting up a candle and releasing it up to the sky. Don't forget to capture the moment with your camera as it sets off.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Raohe Street Night Market
Raohe Street Night Market is one of the most popular night markets in Taipei. This will be the drop-off point for the tour.
1 minute • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the minimum number of participants for this tour is not met, a cancellation notice may be issued.
- The total duration includes transportation time between each stop.
- Please look for the guide in a yellow uniform.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
- Latecomers or No-Shows will not be refunded, and changes made within 24 hours may not be accepted.
- If rain is expected, it is recommended to bring your own umbrella or raincoat just in case.
- The tour may be canceled or postponed due to bad weather.
- This tour involves a significant amount of walking and stair climbing. Please ensure you are physically fit to participate.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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