Celebrate Chinese New Year in Taiwan！ Explore the island with these four themed tours
Last updated 2026-09-25 — As Chinese New Year approaches, don’t let the six-day holiday go to waste—start planning early. Bring your family along for a vacation during this extended break. If you prefer to avoid crowded places, consider venturing into the mountains and wilderness for a refreshing spring outing...
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Cherry blossoms in Alishan. (Image source / Chinese Green Living Leisure Development Association)
● Step into nature and get close to the beauty of the mountains！
◎ [New Year’s Eve Trip in Smagus] Smangus New Year’s Eve Tour
Event Dates: 2/18-19 (New Year’s Eve, First Day of the Lunar New Year)
As spring blooms, head to the high mountains of Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, at an altitude of 1,500 meters. Visit the Smangus tribal village, the most remote corner of Taiwan. Ring in the new year and relax your tired body and mind alongside the 3,500-year-old “Grandpa Tree.” Immerse yourself in the local tribal culture, enjoy a leisurely time, and make the 【Smangus】 New Year’s Eve trip an unforgettable alternative celebration in 2015！Event Dates: 2/18-19 (New Year’s Eve, First Day of the Lunar New Year)
The 3,500-year-old Grandpa Tree in Smangus. (Image source / Chinese Green Living Leisure Development Association)
◎ [Strolling in the Clouds] Daxue Mountain Forest
Event Dates: 2/19-20 (First Day, Second Day of the Lunar New Year) Named “Daxue Mountain” (Big Snow Mountain) Forest Recreation Area because a patch of grassland resembles Big Snow Mountain in Hokkaido, Japan, it serves as a summer retreat and offers cherry blossom viewing and forest breathing in the winter. Explore Daxue Mountain Forest Recreation Area: Snow Mountain Sacred Tree, Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), Little Snow Mountain Maze, and observation decks for panoramic views. Enjoy cherry blossoms, forest trails, and nighttime ecology tours！
Event Dates: 2/19-20 (First Day, Second Day of the Lunar New Year) Named “Daxue Mountain” (Big Snow Mountain) Forest Recreation Area because a patch of grassland resembles Big Snow Mountain in Hokkaido, Japan, it serves as a summer retreat and offers cherry blossom viewing and forest breathing in the winter. Explore Daxue Mountain Forest Recreation Area: Snow Mountain Sacred Tree, Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), Little Snow Mountain Maze, and observation decks for panoramic views. Enjoy cherry blossoms, forest trails, and nighttime ecology tours！
Daxue Mountain. (Image source / Chinese Green Living Leisure Development Association)
◎ [Alishan Cherry Blossoms & Yuyupas Tsou Tribe Tour]
Event Dates:
Event Dates:
First Batch: 2/19-20 (First Day, Second Day of the Lunar New Year)
Second Batch: 2/22-23 (Fourth Day, Fifth Day of the Lunar New Year)
In the Alishan area lies a peaceful tribe—Rui Ri Shan Cheng (Rui Ri Mountain Town), where purple wisteria covers the hills and Alishan coffee thrives. The restored pristine valley offers an abundance of negative ions for you to enjoy！ YuYuPas〈YUYUPAS〉, meaning “abundant in all seasons with a wealthy heart full of joy, kindness, sharing, and peace,” lets you experience the internationally acclaimed Maola Duno Theater. The performances showcase the dancing beauty of Alishan Tsou youth, combined with large-scale outdoor live shows. Step into a time tunnel to explore traditional Tsou life, music, dance, and mythological stories, painting a vivid picture of Tsou daily life and offering insight into their ancient culture and heritage. Guests are also invited to join the Tsou people in joyful dancing.
In the Alishan area lies a peaceful tribe—Rui Ri Shan Cheng (Rui Ri Mountain Town), where purple wisteria covers the hills and Alishan coffee thrives. The restored pristine valley offers an abundance of negative ions for you to enjoy！ YuYuPas〈YUYUPAS〉, meaning “abundant in all seasons with a wealthy heart full of joy, kindness, sharing, and peace,” lets you experience the internationally acclaimed Maola Duno Theater. The performances showcase the dancing beauty of Alishan Tsou youth, combined with large-scale outdoor live shows. Step into a time tunnel to explore traditional Tsou life, music, dance, and mythological stories, painting a vivid picture of Tsou daily life and offering insight into their ancient culture and heritage. Guests are also invited to join the Tsou people in joyful dancing.
Scenic cherry blossom views along the Alishan route. (Photo provided / Forestry Bureau, Chiayi Forest District Office)
◎ Mountain Symphony 【Qingjing & Hehuan Mountain】
Event Dates: 2/22-23 (Fourth Day, Fifth Day of the Lunar New Year)
【Hehuan Mountain】 can be considered one of Taiwan’s more accessible “hundred peaks.” The activity will take you to Little Switzerland Garden, Puli Paper Church, and offer a taste of Yunnan Pai Yi cuisine. You can also enjoy grass sledding fun at Qingjing Farm’s vast meadows and watch the sheep shearing show. If a cold front arrives, you might even catch the breathtaking snow scenery of Wuling and Ruilin on Hehuan Mountain.
Hehuan Mountain. (Photo provided / Forestry Bureau, Chiayi Forest District Office)
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