New Taipei: Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Experience in Shifen
Xinyi District, Taipei
Send a sky lantern up into the clouds with your dreams and wishes in Pingxi. Head to Shifen Old Street for a glimpse into Taiwan's colorful past and watch thousands of lights float up above you.
Pingxi Sky Lantern Experience at Shifen Old Street
This traditional Taiwanese activity at Shifen Old Street suits visitors interested in cultural experiences and wishing to release sky lanterns for good luck.
Description
The Pingxi Sky Lantern tradition, dating back to the 19th century, involves releasing paper and bamboo lanterns into the sky to bring good luck. Originally used for village communication during wartime, it has become a popular cultural practice. The annual Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival occurs every February, drawing thousands of visitors worldwide.
Year-round, visitors can join the tradition at Shifen Old Street in the Pingxi district of New Taipei City. This market street offers shops selling sky lanterns, traditional snacks, and souvenirs. Guests can purchase a single-color lantern, write wishes or messages in any language, light a candle inside, and release the lantern into the sky.
Includes
- Redemption of one single-color sky lantern
Excludes
- Multi-color sky lanterns
- Transportation
- Tour guiding services
Important Information
- This product is valid for one single-color sky lantern only.
- Present your QR code to staff to redeem the lantern.
- Each voucher can be used one time only.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring a camera to capture the moment and visit after dusk to see multiple lanterns lighting the sky.
