Written and reported by the editorial team of MOOK Travel Life Network
The festive atmosphere in Taipei is in full swing, and beyond Xinyi District, numerous dazzling Christmas trees can be found throughout the city. Key locations such as Xinyi District, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei Main Station, and the CITIC Tower in Nangang have pulled out all the stops to unveil their most unique holiday trees, aiming to become the most eye-catching highlights of the season and top Instagram spots in the Taipei area.
Mandarin Oriental Taipei
The Mandarin Oriental Taipei has lit up its square on Dunhua North Road with a Christmas tree that breaks tradition with its pink exterior. Standing at an impressive 20 meters, it’s the tallest and most spectacular colorful Christmas tree among all five-star hotels in Taiwan. When night falls, the tree is adorned with flowing blue lights, creating a romantic Christmas forest ambiance and establishing itself as a new luxurious holiday destination in Taipei’s winter festivities.
At Mandarin Oriental Taipei, the pink Christmas tree combined with lighting effects has become the city’s most romantic holiday attraction. (Photo credit: Mandarin Oriental Taipei)
Paired with the hotel’s elegant classical architecture, the eye-catching Christmas tree looks especially stunning. (Photo by Tracy)
Taipei Water Park
This year’s “Gongguan Christmas Season” features an eco-friendly theme with a 15-meter-high Christmas tree made of plastic bottles and large-scale installations. In addition to a variety of delicate floral displays and holiday decorations, the park also presents a unique starry light show. Festivities will continue until the end of December—come celebrate the holidays together with joy and cheer.
The Gongguan Christmas Season creates galaxy-like lighting that makes the nights especially magical. (Photo credit: Taipei Water Park)
A 15-meter-tall Christmas tree built from 40,000 plastic bottles carries a special environmental message. (Photo credit: Taipei Water Park)
New Taipei City Christmas Town
Each year, the Civic Plaza in New Taipei City unveils the nation’s tallest 36-meter Christmas tree. This year, the joyful Christmas Town will be open for 51 consecutive days, all the way through January 4, 2015, setting new records for the longest duration of performances, the highest density of LED lights, the longest light display, and the tallest Christmas tree in the event’s history. For the first time, the display incorporates a nationally exclusive macaron color scheme, breaking away from the usual red, yellow, blue, and green palette to offer the public a fresh visual experience.
The New Taipei Christmas Town officially lit up on November 15. (Photo by MOOK Travel Life Network, Zhang Yingying)