The tallest Christmas tree in Taiwan!New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town

As the temperature drops sharply, the weather is getting cooler and more wintry. Time flies, and before we know it, the year-end is almost here. Speaking of the end of the year, every December, the event I look forward to the most is “New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town”! This year, the 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town kicked off early in mid-November and will continue until January 4, 2015. During the event period, there are also a series of activities such as concerts, markets, and street carnivals, making it very lively.

The main Christmas tree light at New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town is still the tallest in all of Taiwan!

To visit New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town, friends from the south can take the high-speed rail to Banqiao Station, while those from the east can take a bus to Banqiao Transfer Station. Friends from the north can even just take the Taipei MRT or Taiwan Railways to Banqiao Station to reach the event venue—the transportation is very convenient. For those riding motorcycles, there is a nearby parking lot with a single-entry fee of NT$10, and using an EasyCard even gets you a discount. For drivers, there is also a parking lot nearby, but I personally suggest you skip driving and opt for public transport to go green and love the Earth (laughs)!

The 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town lights up promptly at 5:30 PM every night, with a light show performance at every full hour, lasting for 3 minutes.

The color of the main Christmas tree light at the 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town is even more dazzling compared to previous years.

Even before the 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town officially began, it had already attracted a large number of photography enthusiasts to come and shoot, showing its extraordinary charm.

The main light show at the 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town not only features Santa Claus but also a new partner—“Christmas Bear”—performing together.

In addition to the main Christmas tree light area, the roads around New Taipei City Hall are also adorned with a dazzling sea of lights at the 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town.

The 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town adopts a rather European style, so you can also see some rather unique designs in the decorations.

The 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town features a brilliant rainbow sea of lights made up of tens of thousands of bulbs.

This year, with an exhibition period as long as 51 days, those who missed out on New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town in previous years can definitely seize the opportunity to come and experience North Taiwan’s most lively Christmas event.

Banqiao, New Taipei City — 2014 New Taipei City’s Joyful Christmas Town Event Information
Event Period: November 15, 2014 to January 4, 2015
Event Location: New Taipei City Civic Plaza, areas around Banqiao Station
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