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2026 Limited Pingxi/Shifen Lantern Festival & Jiufen Day Tour

By MyProGuide Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$120 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Please note that the 2026/02/27 Pingxi tour does not include Shifen, and the 2026/03/03 Shifen tour does not include Pingxi. These are two separate itineraries. Please join the tour according to the date and location you booked.

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 symbolises hope and happiness.

This year, let us take you into this magnificent spectacle in Pinxi and 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 travellers from all over the world.

Activity location
  • Jiufen Old Street
    • Jishan St
    • 224, Ruifang, Taiwan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Jiufen Old Street
    • Jishan St
    • 224, Ruifang, Taiwan

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Shifen (2026/03/03)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours: It might be adjusted due to a traffic jam.
Pick up from the Gather Point: Please be at Taipei Station East Gate 3 Exit on time. (15 minutes before departure)

Starting time: 12:00 PM
Price details
AU$120.18 x 1 AdultAU$120.18
Total
Price is AU$120.18
Until Mon, 2 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sky lantern (1 for 4 people)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed tour guide
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    Insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
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    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any item not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers 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 transport 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 cancelled 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.
  • Please note that the February 27 Pingxi tour does not include Shifen, and the March 3 Shifen tour does not include Pingxi. These are two separate itineraries. Please join the tour according to the date and location you booked.

Activity itinerary

Jiufen Old Street
  • 1h 30m
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!
Pingci Old Street
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
[Only visiting Pingxi on 2026/02/27] Get ready for the Sky Lantern Festival that is annually held here, and is increasingly getting recognised globally as a key international folklore event.
Shifen Old Street
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
[Only visiting Shifen on 2026/03/03] Get ready for the Sky Lantern Festival that is annually held here, and is increasingly getting recognised 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.
Raohe Street Night Market
  • 1m
Raohe Street Night Market is one of the most popular night markets in Taipei. This will be the drop-off point for the tour.

Location

Activity location
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    Jiufen Old Street
    • Jishan St
    • 224, Ruifang, Taiwan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Jiufen Old Street
    • Jishan St
    • 224, Ruifang, Taiwan

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