Hidden Free Night View Spot: 32F Observatory of New Taipei City Hall Offers a Panoramic City Lights Spectacle

▲ Hidden inside the New Taipei City Hall building is a free observatory where you can admire stunning city night views. (Photo/Cherry Mom’s Parenting Life – Travel, Food & Happy MomentsProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Reporter Zhou Y. Rong / reported

You’d never guess there’s a secret, free night view spot hidden inside the New Taipei City Hall building.Without the crowds or any admission fee, you canenjoy the romantic night scenery of New Taipei City from the 32F observatory,The 33-story high-rise offers an exceptionally wide and beautiful view, and if you look down, you can even see the New Taipei Christmas Town.

▲ For free, you can admire the city lights from the 32F observatory of New Taipei City Hall, with a wide and stunning view. (Photo/Cherry Mom’s Parenting Life – Travel, Food & Happy MomentsProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

The 32F observatory of New Taipei City Hall features an 180-degree landscape design, with Christmas decorations on the walls. It’s not crowded, and the grid-style windows allow visitors to fully enjoy the night view, taking in the entire beauty of the city. The twinkling lights resemble a sky full of stars. From the observatory, you can see the streetscape, stadium, Dayeh Takashimaya, and the City Hall Plaza. If you visit during the day, you’ll get to enjoy a completely different urban view.

▲ The grid-style window design lets you see the city lights twinkling like stars. (Photo/Cherry Mom’s Parenting Life – Travel, Food & Happy MomentsProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲ The observatory walls also feature cute Christmas decorations—you can enjoy the night view and take photos here. (Photo/Cherry Mom’s Parenting Life – Travel, Food & Happy MomentsProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

The 32F observatory also offers a view of the entire New Taipei Christmas Town. You can enjoy the wonderful Christmas scenery without the crowds, and seeing it from above gives a unique perspective, with colorful lights illuminating the city at night.

▲ Looking down, you’ll see the giant Christmas tree of New Taipei Christmas Town. The view from above offers a unique take on the festive town, with dazzling lights shining through the night. (Photo/Cherry Mom’s Parenting Life – Travel, Food & Happy MomentsProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

If you’re not sure where to go on the weekend, head to New Taipei City Hall. Whether it’s day or night, the view from the observatory has a different kind of beauty. No need to deal with crowds or bad weather—just embrace the city’s magnificent scenery. Bring your family or loved ones for a scenic date here.

New Taipei City Hall – 32F Observatory
Address: 32F, No. 161, Section 1, Zhongshan Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-2960-9456
Hours: 08:00–23:00
Free Admission