It's Romantic Without Going Abroad: Top 10 Christmas Dream Destinations Across Taiwan

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported

The romantic and beautiful Christmas season is just around the corner, and the festive atmosphere is already filling the streets. In addition to popular Christmas events such as Taipei 101 and New Taipei City Christmasland, other areas are gradually putting up their Christmas decorations. Here’s a list of ten Christmas-themed activities across Taiwan, each featuring a Christmas tree brimming with romance — perfect for your travel list.

1. Taipei 101 – Frozen Festival Carnival
The world’s first-ever “Frozen Festival Carnival,” authorized and guided by Walt Disney Taiwan, is co-hosted by Beast Kingdom and Taipei 101. After two years of planning and with guidance from Disney’s Frozen animation team in the U.S., the event will run from November 30 to January 14 at Taipei 101’s Water Dance Plaza. It features six major highlights and ten heartwarming experiences.
 
Event location: Taipei 101 Water Dance Plaza
Event period: November 30, 2017 to January 14, 2018
Event hours: Sundays to Thursdays 13:00–21:30; Fridays, Saturdays, and evenings before national holidays 13:00–22:00
※ Participation in experience activities requires a Frozen Passport activity voucher

2. Uni-President Department Store Taipei – Love.Sharing Christmas Event
Uni-President Department Store Taipei launched its light-up ceremony on the evening of November 17, along with singer performances and festive activities to kick off the Christmas celebrations and a series of exciting events and colorful settings. Love.Sharing this year incorporates elements of diversity and vibrancy from New York, from Broadway to fashionable Fifth Avenue, with Uni-President Department Store Taipei planning even more stylish installations.

Address: 2F, Uni-President Department Store Plaza, No. 8, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Admission: Free entry
Transportation: Taipei City Hall MRT Station

3. Gongguan Christmas Season
In addition to creating themed light displays, the area and its surroundings are decorated with Christmas lights and daytime floral arrangements to create a warm, festive Christmas atmosphere unique to Gongguan, offering spots for rest and photography. A well-known musical group has also been invited to host a Christmas concert to spread warm holiday blessings.