The most romantic presence this winter: A roundup of Taiwan's most stunning Christmas trees in 2016!

Heineken Christmas Tree at Songzhi Plaza

The bottle-shaped Christmas tree at Songzhi Plaza, as if enlarged by a giant light beam, stands toweringly next to Taipei 101. Its semi-transparent green bottle body emits a fluorescent glow that’s super eye-catching. Even more special is that the public can go online to combine 9 different types of fireworks to create over 500 fireworks patterns, and also record messages and recipients. After confirming the timing, the bottle-shaped Christmas tree will then display a scrolling message on behalf of you — conveying heartfelt wishes you might not dare to say out loud!

Songzhi Plaza, Xinyi District, Taipei City

▲ The 2016 Heineken Christmas Tree (Photo / Provided by Century Ogilvy PR)

Pacific SOGO Department Store Fuxing Branch

The renowned jewelry brand PANDORA’s annual Christmas decorations always attract many girls to take photos. This year, PANDORA designed a sparkling birdcage pendant, placing silver-white Christmas tree, snowman, and sleigh charms inside the cage, which also turned into the most fashionable and Christmassy large accessory on the streets of Taipei.

No. 300, Section 3, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City

▲ Girlie-style Christmas decorations made into pendants. (Photo / Taken by reporter Lin Shih-wen)

New Taipei City Christmasland

This year, the New Taipei City Government specially collaborated with Singapore’s top projection team Hexogon Solution, which holds a Guinness World Record, to meticulously create an international-level light show extravaganza for New Taipei City Christmasland — the “360-degree 3D stereoscopic projection Christmas tree.” You can see the Christmas tree in various forms, filled with a joyful and fantastical atmosphere.

No. 161, Section 1, Zhongshan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City (New Taipei City Citizens’ Square)

▲ The 3D stereoscopic projection Christmas tree that transforms through projection. (Photo / Taken by reporter Lin Shih-wen)

Hsinchu City Gratitude Season

This year’s Hsinchu Gratitude Season was held at the plaza in front of the city hall. The large Christmas tree in the center of the square used festive red and gold hanging ornaments, paired with romantic snowflake lights. The spectacular sight after lighting up illuminated the entire Hsinchu City, becoming the biggest highlight of the bustling Dongmen City.

No. 120, Zhongzheng Road, North District, Hsinchu City

▲ The Christmas tree in front of Hsinchu City Hall at night is super eye-catching. (Photo / Sourced from Hsinchu City's Fresh News fan page)

Far Eastern Mega City Shopping Mall

The Christmas decorations at Hsinchu Far Eastern Mega City Mall are always a highlight every year. This year, the 15-meter-tall dreamlike Christmas tree is dressed in white snowflakes, creating a romantic ambiance. There’s also a Christmas train adorned with colorful lights, as if delivering early good news from Santa Claus, bringing warmth and joy to the gradually cooling December.

No. 229, Zhongyang Road, East District, Hsinchu City

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Taichung Guang San SOGO

The Christmas tree combined with a carousel is located at Taichung SOGO Department Store. Although it’s not very large in scale, when night falls and the carousel starts spinning, it feels like taking you back to your childhood, recalling those happy times.

No. 459, Section 2, Taiwan Boulevard, West District, Taichung City

▲ Christmas tree and carousel all in one. (Photo provided by netizen @candy__1002. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Taroko Fuxing era Shopping Mall

Taichung Taroko Fuxing Era Shopping Mall has unveiled a giant 5-story Christmas tree covered in whimsical penguin decorations. Candy canes, snowflakes, and gifts all announce that Christmas is coming. In addition, the huge crystal ball in front of the square is also very eye-catching, with a polar bear and penguins wearing red woolen hats inside, drawing smiles and prompting passersby to stop for photos.

No. 186, Section 4, Fuxing Road, East District, Taichung City

▲ 5-story giant Christmas tree. (Photo from the Facebook page of Taroko Fuxing Era Shopping Mall)

National Museum of Taiwan Literature

Since 2005, the Tainan City Government has installed Christmas lights at key transportation hubs such as Tainan Railway Station and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, and has organized a series of light-switching ceremonies and performances with churches and various organizations. This year’s theme is “Galactic Christmas.” Among them, the 15-meter-tall Galactic Christmas Tree in front of the National Museum of Taiwan Literature has attracted large crowds and photography enthusiasts to join in the festive atmosphere.

No. 1, Zhongzheng Road, West Central District, Tainan City

▲ Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature in Tainan. (Photo provided by netizen Huang Taicheng. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Jinhua Bridge

Jinhua Bridge has recently become a popular dating spot in Tainan. During Christmas, the “water Christmas tree” by Jinhua Bridge has become this year’s most romantic photo spot. From the shore, you can also see one large and five small Christmas trees lined up, sparkling on the lake surface. The five Christmas trees stand on the water, their colorful reflections lighting up the entire canal. The three-tiered 3D Christmas tree lights are topped with red, blue, and green light balls, while the lights from distant buildings and the bridge create a very romantic atmosphere.

End of Lane 171, Section 3, Jinhua Road, crossing the canal to Xin Nan Elementary School

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