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Christmas Lights & Winter Outings in Taiwan

14 · December · 2025
Christmas Lights & Winter Outings in Taiwan
Christmas is a lovely time to gather around the table, exchange gifts, and enjoy the lights and decorations that brighten the season.
Whether you celebrate the religious holiday or simply enjoy its warmth, December 25 offers a sweet reason to spend time with the people you love.
 

Banqiao: Christmasland


Christmasland in New Taipei brings large light installations and festive scenes to Banqiao. It is a popular place for an evening walk with friends or family.
Christmas Lights & Winter Outings in Taiwan
Photo by Jenny
The city’s tourism bureau has proposed November 13–December 27 for the 2026 event. Pair an evening of lights with dinner in Banqiao, and check the event page for the final program.
Christmasland in New Taipei
Christmasland in New Taipei photo by 73h1nylike_crysta
Christmas Lights & Winter Outings in Taiwan
Photo by Jenny

Christmasland: Visitor Information

Website: Christmasland in New Taipei City
Proposed 2026 dates: November 13–December 27
Lighting and show times: Follow the final 2026 program.
Tourism information: +886-2-2960-3456
Location: No. 161, Section 1, Zhongshan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Getting there: Walk from Banqiao station.
 

Christmas in Yilan


Yilan’s Christmas celebrations bring a warm glow to different towns, with local lights, music, and community gatherings.
Christmas lights in Yilan
Christmas lights in Yilan
The red-brick plaza beside Yilan County Council has hosted imaginative Christmas decorations. The photos offer a little inspiration for a festive evening out.
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
Local celebrations can take place in several towns, so choose your outing around the venue and program announced for the season.
A festive light corridor
A festive light corridor

Keep an eye on the “Love at Christmas, Love in Yilan” event page for local celebrations as they are announced. A little music and a gentle evening walk make a lovely winter outing.
Christmas lights in Yilan
Christmas lights in Yilan

Christmas in Yilan: Visitor Information

Event page: Love at Christmas, Love in Yilan
Seasonal dates: Follow the event page for the announced program.
Daily times: Check the program for your chosen venue.
Red-brick plaza: No. 399, Section 1, Zhongshan Road, Yilan City; other venues vary by event.
Getting there: Plan your route around the venue you choose.
 

GLORIA OUTLETS


GLORIA OUTLETS in Taoyuan is a lovely place to combine shopping with a little Christmas atmosphere when its seasonal decorations appear.
GLORIA OUTLETS
GLORIA OUTLETS photo by wuligili

Lights, trees, and festive music give the open-air shopping streets a cheerful seasonal feel. Take time to browse, enjoy something delicious, and stop for a few photos.
GLORIA OUTLETS
GLORIA OUTLETS photo by wuligili

GLORIA OUTLETS: Visitor Information

Website: GLORIA OUTLETS
Christmas program: Check the outlet’s event page for the season’s announcements.
Regular hours: Monday–Friday 11:00–21:00; weekends and public holidays 11:00–22:00.
Phone: +886-3-273-8666
Address: No. 189, Chunde Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Getting there: A short walk from Taoyuan HSR station.
 

Taichung: Valley Lights Festival


The 2026 Valley Lights Festival brings light installations into the mountain settings of Guguan and Lishan.
Valley Lights Festival
Valley Lights Festival photo by 162_90426

Guguan’s autumn display runs September 4–November 1. For Christmas, Lishan’s display runs December 5, 2026–January 3, 2027, with illuminated cedars outside Lishan Guest House and lights around the visitor center and viewing platform.
Valley Lights Festival
Valley Lights Festival photo by 162_90426

Valley Lights Festival: Visitor Information

Official page: Valley Lights Festival
2026 dates: Guguan September 4–November 1; Lishan December 5–January 3, 2027. Daily lights: Guguan 17:30–21:30; Lishan 17:00–21:00.
Tourism information: +886-4-2331-2678
Locations: Guguan and Lishan, Heping District, Taichung City
Getting there: Plan your mountain route carefully. Private tourist vehicles cannot travel directly between Guguan and Lishan through the restricted Provincial Highway 8 access road.
 

Kaohsiung Central Park


Kaohsiung Central Park’s Christmas celebrations bring a festive glow to the city center.
Kaohsiung Central Park
Kaohsiung Central Park photo by yu_en_huang_nnicole

The 2025 Christmas display featured a 26-meter tree and themed light installations, with weekend markets and December music performances.After dark, the lights made the park a lovely setting for a gentle stroll.
Kaohsiung Central Park
Kaohsiung Central Park photo by yu_en_huang_nnicole

Kaohsiung Central Park: Christmas Display Information

2025 season: November 28, 2025–January 4, 2026
2025 lighting times: Daily 17:30–24:00
Seasonal program: Follow Kaohsiung’s official Christmas event announcements for a future visit.
Location: Around Zhongshan 1st Road and Wufu 3rd Road, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City
Getting there: Central Park station on the MRT Red Line

Dongshan: Christmas Dining at LOHERB Cuisine


For a quieter Christmas outing, take a stroll among the bald cypress trees and enjoy French-inspired dining at LOHERB Cuisine in Dongshan.
Dining among the bald cypress trees
Dining among the bald cypress trees
A little gift and a lovely meal
A little gift and a lovely meal
Beef Wellington is a lovely seasonal choice at LOHERB Cuisine, with crisp pastry and a comforting richness. The fields and greenery around the restaurant make it easy to slow down and enjoy the meal.
Beef Wellington at LOHERB Cuisine
Beef Wellington at LOHERB Cuisine
Christmas Eve dining at LOHERB Cuisine
Christmas Eve dining at LOHERB Cuisine
Share a toast, enjoy each course, and make a little room in your winter plans for a warm meal together.
A winter walk among the bald cypress trees
A winter walk among the bald cypress trees

LOHERB Cuisine: Visitor Information


Website: LOHERB Cuisine
Phone: +886-3-959-4320
Parking: Free on-site parking
Address: No. 372, Baofu Road, Dongshan Township, Yilan County
Getting there: Convenient for visitors traveling by car or scooter.

 cover by abby_by_chen

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