Must-see fun alert!Mid-Autumn Festival is going BIG!Top 8 must-visit Mid-Autumn spots around Taiwan!

Four days off for Mid-Autumn, and barbecuing non-stop is just too boring, right?Have you decided where to go yet?

Mid-Autumn goes BIG!Top 8 must-visit Mid-Autumn spots around Taiwan!Let’s check them out together!

Taipei Zoo is hosting the “Aquatic Ecotourism Area” Pomelo Lantern Contest, drawing inspiration from aquatic ecology to creatively carve pomelos, hoping to bring joy to visitors of all ages through cultural creativity during the Mid-Autumn Festival at the zoo.

Lihpao Land in Taichung is holding the “All-Star BBQ Bonanza” event during the Mid-Autumn holiday, packed with exciting activities including a starry night fireworks show, a glow-in-the-dark parade, and a wide variety of barbecue options catering to families. The BBQ features all-you-can-eat dishes, Russian-style grills, Tashkent pork skewers, and many more flavors, along with an All-Star BBQ fusion event. Additionally, there’s a unique million-dollar fireworks show every night, featuring dozens of shapes kids love such as Doraemon, Peter Rabbit, smiley faces, stars, and jellyfish, as well as a luminous water parade, allowing visitors to enjoy both barbecue and a joyful Mid-Autumn celebration in the park.
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Barbecuing alone is really nothing new—Taichung City is offering a Mid-Autumn gala. On September 19th, Mid-Autumn Day, at the Wanhua Outdoor Theater in Taichung’s Cultural and Creative Park, there will be stunning performances by the renowned Jiu Tian Folk Arts Troupe and the island-famous Black Angle Dance Crew, plus street performers and several celebrity guests. With a non-stop lineup, it’s definitely a unique Mid-Autumn experience for all ages!

Celebrating Mid-Autumn at Chaotian Temple in Yunlin—now that’s special!This year’s event is the first time that Mazu deities from around the world and across the Strait are being welcomed to Beigang for a joint worship ceremony. On the 18th and 19th, to celebrate Mid-Autumn, there will be a special Bungang Hehe Mid-Autumn Riddle Party and Reunion Gala. Highlights include a food carnival, Nezha experiences, fun cup-tossing games, riddle contests, face-painting of the Eight Generals, folk performances, and more. Perfect for family outings and get-togethers, with blessings for a joyful festival!

This year’s four-day Mid-Autumn holiday features the “Kaohsiung Jade Pears Beer Festival” at the Old Iron Bridge Wetlands Park in Daxi District, Kaohsiung, organized by the Kaohsiung City Government Agriculture Bureau. For the first time, Jade Pears are turned into natural juice and combined with beer. From 11 AM to 9 PM, enjoy ten hours of exciting activities!Besides creative cocktails and beer-chugging contests, several singers such as Yan Jue, Annie Yi, and Show Lo will perform live. But remember, beer is only for adults—kids, enjoy the shows but no drinking, okay!!
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The Taiwan Chianan Irrigation Association is holding the ‘See Pomelos at Wushantou, Celebrate Mid-Autumn Joyfully’ series of events from September 19–22. At Wushantou Reservoir, there’s a daily educational tour to learn about the reservoir, as well as parent-child painting activities to encourage interaction and fun between families, letting parents and kids unleash their artistic sides for an artsy Mid-Autumn.

Moms, this one’s for you!During the Mid-Autumn period, E-DA World Outlet Mall is launching exclusive pomelo-themed activities, including a baby pomelo-carrying contest and a kids’ pomelo-peeling competition—with winners taking home great prizes!E-DA World also offers barbecue events, and the shopping mall features discounts on international luxury brands. Everyone is welcome to come celebrate and shop at E-DA World this Mid-Autumn!

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts will stay open at night on Mid-Autumn Day, offering visitors a unique atmosphere for museum-going under the moonlight. From theatrical performances to melodious music and art feasts, the Children’s Activity Room will also host Mid-Autumn creative workshops. These diverse and special art activities can help nurture children’s love for art, making the museum a great place to spend Mid-Autumn!
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