Where to ring in the New Year? Head to Yuanshan for delicious food and two spectacular fireworks shows

The scenic suite at Yuanshan offers a panoramic view of Greater Taipei. (Photo / Grand Hotel Taipei)

Where can you enjoy both the dazzling fireworks from Taipei 101 and Miramar while savoring a refined culinary feast as the new year begins? The answer is right at the Grand Hotel Taipei, not far from the city center.

Perched at a high vantage point, the Grand Hotel Taipei stands out from other New Year’s Eve spots that often suffer from traffic gridlock. Not only does it boast an elevated position with sweeping views of Taipei’s New Year celebrations, but you can also take in fireworks and light shows from Xinyi District, Dazhi, and other parts of Taipei — all without the crowds. At the Grand Hotel Taipei, you can enjoy both of Taipei’s major fireworks displays in one go.

To ensure a delightful experience, the Grand Hotel Taipei is keeping things lively this year, with many of its dining outlets extending their hours until 12:30 AM. For example, the Songhe Restaurant will offer a late-night set menu from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM, priced affordably at NT$690 + 10%, and it’s almost fully booked. Meanwhile, the Jinlong Restaurant and Yuanyuan Restaurant, which serve Chinese cuisine, have also prepared exquisite New Year’s Eve late-night meals from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM. These include Huaiyang dim sum, soups, and desserts, all for NT$1,200 + 10% — a reasonable price for the occasion.

The Grand Hotel Taipei has also thoughtfully arranged shuttle buses between the hotel and Jiantan Station as well as Yuanshan Station, allowing guests to fully enjoy the scenery and music without any worries. But the most luxurious way to welcome the new year is to greet the first light of dawn in Taiwan’s most renowned traditional Chinese hotel. The refined and classic elegance of Yuanshan’s guest rooms, bathed in the first rays of sunlight on New Year’s Day, paired with the awakening city of Taipei below, creates an atmosphere full of vitality.