The 3-story high light sculpture hot air balloons are super dreamy！5 top private dating spots in Taipei for Christmas

▲Several light sculpture hot air balloons have appeared at Uni-President Department Store Dream Plaza. (Photo provided by Lizhong PR)

Reporter Cai Wenjun / Comprehensive report

Christmas is just around the corner, and now you can see Christmas trees or LED light seas all over Taipei streets, making the night atmosphere especially romantic. This article compiles 5 private dating spots for Christmas 2016. If you want to avoid the crowds, come here to take photos while enjoying the dazzling light sea and create new memories with your partner or friends and family！

1. Uni-President Department Store Dream Plaza
Themed around "Dreams Take Flight," many light sculpture hot air balloons have now appeared at Dream Plaza on the 2nd floor of Uni-President Department Store, with the tallest reaching up to 3 stories high！When night falls, the hot air balloons emitting various colorful lights light up, turning the entire Dream Plaza into a dreamy photo spot.

▲There are also wish cards available for writing. (Photo provided by Lizhong PR)

The hot air balloons incorporate elements such as the French Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and fashion in their design, filling the event site with a strong French style. Paired with festive decorations like Christmas trees and snowmen, as well as nearly two hundred thousand LED colorful lights, the site also provides hot air balloon-shaped cards for the public to write their wishes by hand.

Time: Until January 3, 2017

▲The romantic Christmas Lane is hidden in downtown Taipei. (Photo from Taipei Tourism Bureau)

2. Jiqingli Christmas Lane
The Jiqingli Christmas Lane, which gets more and more magnificent year by year, was initiated by the church and decorated by residents using various Christmas lights to create a uniquely splendid scene. It has been going on for 16 years and is a major annual event in the area at the end of the year. When night falls, the public can stroll through the lanes and admire the Christmas-themed scenery made of colorful lights, such as Santa Claus, reindeer, and Christmas trees, which is especially romantic. It has even been voted by netizens as one of the top 10 most romantic Christmas spots in the country.

Time: December 19, 2016 to February 11, 2017
Address: No. 15 Lane, Section 1, Shihpai Road, Beitou District, Taipei City

3. Huguang Christian Church
Huguang Christian Church is the first church in Neihu, with a history of 57 years. Its Gothic architectural style exterior looks like a large artwork, allowing you to take photos that make it seem like you're in Europe. Every Christmas, the church decorates elaborately with a large number of LED lights. From now until New Year's Day next year, as long as you visit Neihu, you can enjoy the romantic light sea.

▲The tallest indoor Christmas tree in all of Taipei is at Regent Taipei. (Photo from Regent Taipei Facebook page)

4. Regent Taipei
Regent Taipei has erected the tallest indoor Christmas tree in all of Taipei this year in its atrium！The Christmas tree is about 3 stories high, and its fiery red appearance stands out strikingly in the soft atrium, attracting many diners or guests to take photos. Starting now, Santa Claus also makes occasional appearances to take photos with the public. Hurry up and take a group photo—don’t miss out on this year’s most eye-catching Christmas tree！

Address: No. 3, Lane 39, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, Taipei City

▲Taipei Mandarin Oriental Hotel has created the tallest Christmas tree in northern Taiwan. (Photo provided by Taipei Mandarin Oriental Hotel)

5. Taipei Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Hotel has created the tallest and most magnificent Christmas tree in all of Taipei this year！The entire Christmas tree, which is 20 meters tall and has a base diameter of 8 meters, will be paired with gorgeous LED lights featuring candy-themed designs, making you feel as if you’re immersed in the charming festive streetscapes of Europe.

Taipei Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Address: No. 158, Dunhua North Road, Songshan District, Taipei City