Welcome to 2024! Curious about the grandeur of lantern festivals across Taiwan? Interested in knowing the lantern events in various cities and counties? Plan a lantern appreciation journey before the Lantern Festival! From the Taiwan Lantern Festival, Taipei Lantern Festival, New Taipei Lantern Festival, Central Taiwan Lantern Festival, Douliu Lantern Festival, Kaohsiung Lantern Festival, Pingtung Lantern Festival, Yuejin Port Lantern Festival, Bagua Mountain Moonlight Lantern Season, Dongshan Old River Harbor Lantern Festival, to the Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival, and more. We've gathered detailed information on lantern festival activities in northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan, including locations, exhibition periods, and lighting times. Understand it all at once and easily plan your lantern-lighting journey!
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Taiwan Lantern Festival in Tainan
The 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival is set to illuminate the "High-Speed Rail Lantern Area" and "Anping Lantern Area" in Tainan City from February 24 to March 10, marking the 35th edition of the Taiwan Lantern Festival. The main lantern, named "Dragon Comes to Taiwan," stands tall in the "High-Speed Rail Lantern Area" and was named by Lin Mingde, Chairman of the Chinese Folk Art Foundation, and Lee Feng-mao, Academician of the Academia Sinica. The main lantern combines elements of the I Ching hexagram Qian, folk customs, and prayers, symbolizing respect for Tainan's 400 years of history in the Year of the Dragon. It also highlights the international reputation of the Taiwan Lantern Festival, warmly welcoming visitors from around the world.
The 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival will officially light up on the Lantern Festival evening, February 24 (Saturday). The main lantern will showcase a lantern light show every half hour, and the entire event will shine brightly until the evening of March 10 (Sunday). The "Anping Lantern Area" will start its dazzling light displays from February 3.
Image Source: 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival Official Website
Anping Lantern Area
Location: Lin Moniang Park, Original 1661 Taiwan Ship Park, Anping Canal Riverside, and Anping Recreation Pier
Exhibition Period: February 3, 2024, to March 10, 2024 (Closed on February 9 for Lunar New Year's Eve)
High-Speed Rail Lantern Area
Location: Tainan Exhibition Center and its surrounding areas, Shalun Green Energy Science and Technology Demonstration Field
Exhibition Period: February 24, 2024, to March 10, 2024
Official Website: 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Tainan
2024 Yuejin Port Lantern Festival
Location: Yuejin Port, Yanshui Historical District, Tainan
Exhibition Period: January 27, 2024, to March 3, 2024
Lighting Hours: Artistic Lantern Area, Submission Lantern Area, Innovative Lantern Area, General Temples, and Yanshui Station Circle 17:30–23:00; Alley Lantern Area 18:00–22:00
Facebook: Yuejin Port Lantern Festival
The Yuejin Port Lantern Festival in Yanshui, Tainan, has been a local tradition for over a decade, attracting artists and visitors from both domestic and international locations each year. In 2024, the festival collaborates with the Taiwan Lantern Festival for the first time, expanding to the Swan Lake in Xinying to create the "Halo of Ripples" lantern area. The exhibition period runs from January 27 to March 3, featuring Artistic Lantern Area, Submission Lantern Area, Innovative Lantern Area, with lighting hours for General Temples and Yanshui Station Circle from 17:30 to 23:00, and Alley Lantern Area from 18:00 to 22:00.
2024 Longqi Light Festival: Ritual in the Empty Mountains
Theme: 2024 Longqi Light Festival
Location: Tiger-shaped Mountain Park, Longqi District, Tainan City
Exhibition Period: December 23, 2023, to February 18, 2024
Lighting Hours: 17:30–22:00 (Last entry at 21:00)
Closed: Closed every Tuesday (except holidays), closed on Lunar New Year's Eve, and January 12–13 due to elections
Image Source: Empty Mountains Ritual Facebook
The 2024 Longqi Light Festival: Ritual in the Empty Mountains kicks off with the theme "Dragon Fire Residue." Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Tainan City Government and curated by Cao Fei Huo, collaborating with 15 groups of artists to present 17 fascinating art creations, incorporating a new fable-themed curatorial animation titled "Dragon Fire." The exhibition runs from December 23, 2023, to February 18, 2024, at Tiger-shaped Mountain Park in Longqi District, Tainan City, with lighting hours from 17:30 to 22:00 and the last entry at 21:00. The exhibition is closed every Tuesday, on Lunar New Year's Eve, and on January 12–13 due to elections. Tickets can be purchased on the official website.
2024 Taipei Lantern Festival
Theme: Dragon Soars over the City Lights
Location: Taipei West District, from Ximending Station to Beimen Station, including Section 1 of Zhonghua Road, Ximen Red House, Zhongshan Hall, Beimen Plaza, and more
Exhibition Period:
Phase 1 Lighting Period | February 2, 2024, to February 16, 2024 (Partial lantern displays in the ambient and Ximen areas)
Phase 2 Lighting Period | February 17, 2024, to March 3, 2024 (Full-area lantern displays and performance events)
Image Source: 2024 Taipei Lantern Festival
The theme for the 2024 Taipei Lantern Festival is "Dragon Soars over the City Lights," symbolizing an auspicious dragon flying over Taipei, representing the capital's embrace of a bright future. The vibrant outline in the main visual portrays the dazzling lights of bustling Taipei. The characters for "soars" and "enjoys" have the same pronunciation, signifying a joyful atmosphere welcoming the new year.
2024 New Taipei Lantern Festival
Theme: Dragon Ascends over New Taipei, Blessings Illuminate the Skies
Location: New Taipei Metropolitan Park
Exhibition Period: February 16, 2024, to March 3, 2024
Image Source: New Taipei City Government
The much-anticipated "New Taipei Lantern Festival" during the Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival continues in 2024 with the theme "Dragon Ascends over New Taipei, Blessings Illuminate the Skies." Lasting for 17 days, from February 16 to March 3, New Taipei Metropolitan Park will transform into a fantasy lantern sea. Various district offices and neighborhood offices are inviting communities to participate in lantern painting, creating nearly 1,000 hand-painted Japanese-style lanterns to adorn the night sky at Metropolitan Park.
This year's highlights include the first collaboration with well-known intellectual properties (IP), integrating augmented reality (AR) technology into the lantern festival. The event will feature 9 major thematic lantern areas, 5 performance events, and an ambient lighting environment surrounding the park, providing excellent photo opportunities for visitors. The diverse performances include popular IP characters, strong casts, exciting circus parades, and interactive activities with family theater troupes, ensuring surprises every week. Visitors can explore the market and enjoy delicious food during the day, while the night offers a chance to experience the lantern festivities.
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2024 Central Taiwan Lantern Festival
Theme: Taichung Dragon Celebration
Location: Taichung Central Park, Xitun District, Taichung City
Exhibition Period: February 16, 2024, to February 25, 2024
Image Source: Taichung City Government
The 2024 Central Taiwan Lantern Festival will be grandly held at Taichung Central Park. This year's theme, "Taichung Dragon Celebration," is filled with creativity and fun. The theme, pronounced as "Long He" in Taiwanese, presents the city's charm with everything good and a beautiful life.
The largest metropolitan park in Taiwan, "Central Park," covers an exhibition area of 15 hectares. It not only features fantastic lantern displays but also hosts a variety of daily activities. The activities include themed markets, street performances, and rich musical performances on the opening and closing days, providing visitors with a diverse lantern festival experience.
Welcoming Message: The Taichung City Government sincerely welcomes all friends to visit Taichung, enjoy the lanterns, savor delicious food, and experience the radiant charm of nature and culture. Let's share the joy of the Lantern Festival together.
2024 Changhua Moonlight Lantern Festival
Theme: Abundance of Happiness, Dragon STAY
Location: Bagua Mountain Giant Buddha Scenic Area, Changhua County
Exhibition Period: December 30, 2023, to March 3, 2024
Lighting Ceremony: December 30, 2023, in the evening
Lighting Hours: 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM, Giant Buddha Light Show every half hour
Official Website: [2024 Changhua Moonlight Lantern Festival](2024彰化月影燈季)
Image Source: Changhua County Government
The 2024 Changhua Moonlight Lantern Festival lit up on December 30, 2023, at Bagua Mountain Giant Buddha Scenic Area in Changhua County, lasting for 65 days until March 3, 2024. The event runs from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM each night. The festival features a Giant Buddha Light Show, incorporating the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the county's founding in 2023 and the special occasion of the Dragon Year in 2024. The theme lantern area, represented by the LINE sticker "Dragon STAY," showcases various happiness-themed lanterns, providing visitors with experiences in photography, interaction, immersion, and entertainment. The event aims to welcome the new year with vibrant and romantic lights and an atmosphere of abundant happiness.
2024 Zhushan Bamboo Art Lantern Festival
Theme: Dragons Soaring in the Clouds
Location: Nantou County Tobacco Building (Main Lantern Area), Lianxing Temple, Motherly Love Park
Exhibition Period: December 31, 2023, to February 24, 2024
Main Lantern Show Times: Weekdays 19:00, 20:00, 21:00
Friday to Sunday and Lunar New Year's Day to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year: 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00
Image provided by Nantou County Zhushan Township Office
The distinctive feature of the Zhushan Lantern Festival in Nantou is its emphasis on bamboo art. This year's main lantern, "Dragons Soaring in the Clouds," stands at 8.5 meters high and was collaboratively crafted by bamboo art master Qiu Jinduan's team and lantern craftsman Wang Yaorui's team. The main lantern ingeniously uses bamboo weaving techniques to create the overall dragon shape, showcasing exquisite and simple beauty.
2024 Beigang Lantern Festival
Location: Seven major lantern areas, including Beigang Chaotian Temple, Beigang Yan Siqi Memorial Monument, Yimin Temple, Old Street Alleys, Da Fu Theater, Beigang Registration Office, and Shuidao Head Cultural Park
Date: February 6, 2024, to February 25, 2024
Lighting Hours: 17:30 to 22:00
The visual design of the 2024 Yunlin Beigang Lantern Festival centers around "Lanterns X Dragon Patterns." It presents a positive image of a golden dragon ascending, symbolizing "carrying past glory, embracing a brilliant future." The design incorporates modern geometric shapes to depict the essence of lanterns, highlighting the core values of the Beigang Lantern Festival—coexistence of tradition and modern culture.
2024 Douliu Lantern Festival
Theme: Dragons Radiating Light in Douliu, Auspiciousness for Ten Thousand Families
Location: Main Lantern Area/Pengshu Forest Park, Sub-Lantern Area/Hsing-ying Memorial Hall
Exhibition Period: December 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024
Image provided by Yunlin County Government Department of Culture and Tourism
On December 31, 2023, the Douliu City Office in Yunlin County held the lantern festival with the theme "Dragons Radiating Light in Douliu, Auspiciousness for Ten Thousand Families" at Pengshu Forest Park. The main lantern for this year features the image of a flying dragon in the sky, dancing among the clouds, echoing the theme of "Dragons Radiating Light in Douliu" and embracing the auspicious image of the Dragon Year. Additionally, various interactive lantern decorations have been added to the lantern area, and the outer wall of the Visitor Service Center showcases a magnificent visual effect of the four seasons under light projection.
2024 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival
Location: Kaohsiung Love River Bay (Giant Yellow Rubber Duck), Sihwei Administrative Center, Fengshan Administrative Center
Exhibition Period: January 27, 2024, to February 25, 2024
FB: [Kaohsiung Tourism](https://www.facebook.com/khhtravel)
Image Source: Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau
After a decade of anticipation, the "Yellow Storm" that once swept across Taiwan—the Yellow Rubber Duck, will make a grand return to Kaohsiung Love River Bay from January 27 to February 25, 2024. This year's Kaohsiung Lantern Festival is themed "2024 Kaohsiung Wonderland Winter Amusement Park," aiming to transform Kaohsiung, blessed with warm sunshine and a beautiful ocean, into a fairyland and amusement park that every visitor, big and small, and Kaohsiung citizens have been dreaming of.
Come and explore Kaohsiung, take a ride on the rubber duck light rail, find the yellow circular smiling face landscapes, and enjoy the warmth of Kaohsiung in winter. Let's witness the progress of Kaohsiung together. (For more details: [2024 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival, Yellow Rubber Duck "Winter Amusement Park" in Love River Bay! Cute Light Rail and the Most Fun Winter Amusement Park Transportation Guide](https://khh.travel/en/newsDetail/2555))
2024 Fengshan Festival of Lights
Location: Dadao Park, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City
Exhibition Period: December 23, 2023, to February 28, 2024
Lighting Hours: 17:00 to 22:00 (until 24:00 for the Huangpu Lantern Area)
Image Source: 2024 Fengshan Festival of Lights Official Website
The "2024 Fengshan Festival of Lights" in Kaohsiung officially kicked off at 6:30 PM on December 23, 2023, at the main venue of Dadao Park! The "Dragon and Phoenix Auspicious" main lantern was lit up, welcoming people to the event to explore the market, enjoy music, and experience the visual effects brought by light and creativity.
This year marks the first time Fengshan has organized a large-scale lantern festival. In areas such as Dadao Park, Caogong Riverbank, Dongbianmen, Hengsheng Battery, Xunfeng Battery, and Chenglan Battery, a total of 10 light environments and 12 main lanterns will restore the old cityscape of "Fengshan New City" using light, showcasing the diverse cultures of Fengshan as the largest administrative district in Kaohsiung.
2024 Gangshan Lantern Art Festival
Location: Agongdian Bridge (Gangshan Road), Gangshan Riverside Park
Exhibition Period: January 20, 2024, to February 25, 2024
To continue the tourism benefits brought by the "Gangshan Lantern Art Festival," lantern decorations are planned in the area during the New Year and the Lunar New Year period. In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, various light-sensitive lantern areas will be created in the jurisdiction, integrating local characteristics and innovative cultural and creative elements. This aims to bring aesthetics into urban life and allow visitors and local residents to experience the festive atmosphere during the New Year.
2024 Pingtung Lantern Festival
Location: Wannianxi, County Citizen Park, Shengli Star Village
Exhibition Period: January 19, 2024, to February 25, 2024
[Official Website](https://www.amazing-pingtung.com/ptlf)
Image Source: Pingtung County Government
The 2024 Pingtung Lantern Festival will take place from January 19 to February 25, lasting for 38 days at Wannianxi, County Citizen Park, and Shengli Star Village. This year, themed "Infinite Light," "Pingtung Sky City," and "Blooming Spring · Cultural Heritage in Full Bloom," the festival features a variety of lanterns, including the impressive 15-meter tall "Dragon Soaring in Pingtung." The exhibition, comprising three major areas, will display up to 35 sets of lanterns, each becoming a must-visit spot!
In addition to the lantern displays, the County Citizen Park Lantern Area will host the "Fantasy Show | River ‧ Moon Time" on the evening of January 20. During the Spring Festival, there will be circus performances, nostalgic markets, art exhibitions, and free circular shuttle buses connecting the three major lantern areas to make parking convenient for locals.
2024 Pingtung Sichongxi Hot Spring Season
Location: Sichongxi Hot Spring Park, Xuhai
Exhibition Period: November 17, 2023, to February 29, 2024
Lighting Hours: 17:30 to 22:30
[Official Website](https://www.pingtung-hot-spring.tw/en/)
Image Source: Pingtung County Government
The 2023 Pingtung Sichongxi Hot Spring Season kicked off grandly on November 17, 2023. The lantern decorations for this event break away from the past style and specially integrate local elements and cultural stories, planning 12 lantern areas. Apart from lighting up Sichongxi and Xuhai Hot Spring areas, there is a brand new "Hot Spring Egg Cooking Area." During the event, various activities are organized, including the "Hot Spring Small Farmers' Market," "Parent-child Movie Theater," "Limited-time Cruise Bus," and "Golden Hot Spring Road Run." Visitors can exchange purchases for souvenirs and participate in lucky draws.
The lantern decorations for the Hot Spring Season are themed "Departure," "Blessing," "Gain," and "Bond." The lanterns light up every night from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Visitors can explore the memories related to the land, spring water, and sunlight through the exhibition route. In the North District on the slope lawn, the "Scenery" section features a light show every half hour after the lanterns are lit. Visitors are invited to experience the charm of the beauty and lanterns.
2024 Dongshan Old Port Lantern Festival
Event: Yilan Dongshan Old Port Lantern Festival
Location: Yilan Dongshan Railway Station Square
Exhibition Period: January 14, 2024, to February 25, 2024
Lighting Hours: 17:00 to 23:00
Fireworks Display: January 14, 2024, and February 24, 2024 (Traffic Control Time: 19:00-20:40, Launch Time: 20:24 (Opening Scene 180 seconds, Lantern Festival Scene 600 seconds)
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The 2024 Dongshan Old Port Lantern Festival in Yilan started on January 14, featuring a 180-second fireworks show on the opening day. The opening event included a live performance by the Apple Theatre Troupe's "Jean's Space Adventure." Below the Dongshan Railway Bridge, there was also a new dynamic market, offering plenty of delicious food and hands-on experiences. Come with family and friends for a romantic lantern experience in Dongshan!