New Taipei: Pingxi Colorful Sky Lantern Experience with Gift

PingXi, Taipei



Release a sky lantern in Pingxi and watch your wishes soar. Choose from a Hokkaido soft serve, oolong tea, or mini lantern ornament as a gift.

Pingxi Sky Lantern Release with Souvenir Gift

Experience the traditional sky lantern release in Pingxi, Northern Taiwan, ideal for travelers interested in cultural rituals and local customs.

Description

Participate in one of Taiwan’s oldest traditions by releasing a four-color sky lantern in Pingxi. Write your wishes on the lantern and watch it ascend, carrying your hopes into the sky. This practice, originating in the Qing dynasty as a safety signal, is now a popular ritual for blessings, notably during the Lantern Festival.

After the release, visit Shifen Happiness Station to claim your choice of gift: creamy Hokkaido Soft Serve Ice Cream, refreshing Lishan Oolong Tea, or a Mini Sky Lantern Ornament to take home as a memento.

Highlights

  • Release a colorful sky lantern and write your wishes
  • Choose a souvenir: Hokkaido soft serve, Lishan oolong tea, or mini lantern ornament
  • Experience a cultural ritual rooted in Northern Taiwan’s history
  • Visit Shifen Happiness Station for your chosen gift

Includes

  • Pingxi sky lantern experience with four-color auspicious lantern
  • Choice of one gift: Hokkaido soft serve ice cream, Lishan oolong tea, or mini sky lantern ornament

Excludes

  • Transportation to Pingxi
  • Meals other than specified

Important Information

  • Once items or gifts are redeemed, no returns or refunds are accepted
  • Each item can only be used once

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best results, visit during daylight hours for clear lantern releases. Bring a camera to capture the moment and wear comfortable shoes for walking around Shifen Station.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a cultural activity in New Taipei where participants release four-color sky lanterns inscribed with their wishes into the sky.
The sky lantern release occurs in Pingxi, a district in New Taipei, Taiwan, known for its traditional lantern festivals.
Originating as a safety signal during the Qing dynasty, sky lantern releases have become a ritual for blessings and wishes, especially during the Lantern Festival in Taipei and New Taipei.
Yes, participants personalize their lanterns by writing wishes or messages before releasing them into the sky.
Yes, after releasing the sky lantern, participants receive a souvenir gift at Shifen Happiness Station in New Taipei.
The experience is popular year-round, with peak participation during Taiwan’s Lantern Festival; check the website for current schedules.
Pingxi is accessible from Taipei by train or bus, with Shifen Station being a common stop close to the sky lantern release area.
Yes, the experience is family-friendly and offers insight into Taiwanese traditions suitable for all ages.
Yes, releases may be postponed or canceled during adverse weather for safety; check local updates before your visit.
Participants are advised to follow safety instructions provided on-site to ensure a safe and respectful lantern release in New Taipei.

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