By MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying

Every December, streets and malls are adorned with various Christmas decorations, adding a warm touch to the urban landscape. For those wanting to experience a richly European-style Christmas setting, the “Golden Mandarin Christmas Celebration” at the Taipei Mandarin Oriental Hotel is a great choice. Not only can you see a 21-meter-tall Christmas tree on Dunhua North Road, glowing in rose gold—a record-high for five-star hotels in Taiwan—but the interior also features a European-style Christmas market. Christmas trees are visible everywhere inside and outside the hotel, creating delightful surprises at every turn.

In addition to the grand Christmas tree display at the entrance, the central courtyard plaza features two blue-purple Christmas trees—one tall and one short—that are quite dreamy and eye-catching. A red sofa chair in the middle provides a perfect spot for guests and visitors to take photos. Various European-style market stalls around sell Christmas-themed ornaments and small items, making it a great place to pick gifts or buy Christmas decorations.

Main activities include:

Additionally, Santa Claus and Christmas girls hand out candy at random; find the lost reindeer hidden in the mall, take photos, and collect them all to receive a small gift; taking a photo with Santa Claus or a Christmas girl and uploading it to your social media account could also win you a mystery gift. There is also a Christmas tree photography contest where Christmas tree enthusiasts can share their beautiful holiday snapshots during this festive season.

A collection of Christmas trees across Taiwan! Check out all the hot photo spots here