Taiwan’s Only Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree Square Transforms into a Dreamy European Wonderland

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

Keelung City Government has partnered with various churches for three consecutive years to organize Christmas events. This year’s “Heavenly Child Descends, True Love in Keelung” Christmas celebration series features a 21-meter-tall “Ocean Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree” made from 7,000 PET bottles—this is the only one of its kind in all of Taiwan and also the most unique Christmas tree, allowing citizens to enjoy the festive Christmas atmosphere while also appreciating the beauty of environmental conservation.

This year’s event ties in with environmental awareness, inviting everyone to contribute to saving the Earth. With activities spanning an entire month, partner churches have put in great effort and care to plan a series of events. Using minimal funding, they’ve created a distinctive city Christmas celebration in Keelung for three years in a row. This year, the event also incorporates local cuisine and souvenir industries, making it both visually delightful and delicious.

The eco-friendly Christmas tree stands 21 meters tall and is built from 7,000 PET bottles, making it the largest eco-friendly Christmas tree in Taiwan. It will be on display from December 9 to January 2 of next year, with traditional art lanterns and 3D stereoscopic displays also exhibited on-site.

Before December 23, there will also be a series of exciting performances at Ocean Plaza, featuring indigenous dance, Hakka cultural and artistic performances, rock music nights, magic shows, and puppet shows by the Hope Book Theater Troupe. On December 23 from 12 noon to 3 PM, a Christmas charity fun fair will be held at Ocean Plaza, inviting citizens to join in the fun. At 6 PM that evening, there will also be a lively Christmas party featuring renowned street performer Chen Manqing, who will perform an impressive jazz drum solo.