By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Editorial Team
Still haven't figured out where to go for the New Year holiday? The Happy Christmas Town event in New Taipei City is entering its final countdown, running until January 1, 2018. Don’t miss your last chance to visit—once it’s gone, you’ll have to wait another whole year to experience it again. Beyond the romantic and enchanting Christmas lights area, we’ve rounded up popular nearby attractions so you can enjoy a fulfilling New Year’s Day getaway.
Still haven't figured out where to go for the New Year holiday? The Happy Christmas Town event in New Taipei City is entering its final countdown, running until January 1, 2018. Don’t miss your last chance to visit—once it’s gone, you’ll have to wait another whole year to experience it again. Beyond the romantic and enchanting Christmas lights area, we’ve rounded up popular nearby attractions so you can enjoy a fulfilling New Year’s Day getaway.
New Taipei City Government Station Front Square. (Photo / New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
Why not plan a one-day tour during the New Year’s holiday? Even without going abroad, you can still enjoy a vacation-like experience. Whether you’re traveling with family or a group of friends, you can have an amazing day out. Celebrate New Year’s Day with super-popular characters like 8T, Pororo, Masha, the Bear Family, the Little Pig, and the Seal.
Station Front Light Area New Year’s Holiday Performance Schedule
*The above activities are subject to adjustments based on on-site conditions.
Station Front Light Area New Year’s Holiday Performance Schedule
| December 30 (Sat) | 1400-1430 | 8T |
| 1430-1500 | Santa Bear Flash Mob | |
| 1500-1530 | Tmall Flash Mob | |
| 1530-1600 | Santa Bear Flash Mob | |
| 1600-1700 | Tmall Interactive Activity | |
| 1700-1800 | New Taipei Kids Flash Mob | |
| December 31 (Sun) | 1400-1430 | 8T |
| 1430-1500 | Pororo Flash Mob | |
| 1500-1600 | Tmall Interactive Activity | |
| 1600-1800 | Masha Activity Booth | |
| January 1 (Mon) | 1400-1500 | Cub Bear Family Photo Session |
| 1500-1600 | Santa Bear Flash Mob | |
| 1600-1800 | Masha Activity Booth |
Masha Activity Booth. (Photo: New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
At the adorable Santa Bear stage in the “Station Front Light Area” of Happy Christmas Town, there will be a series of exciting activities during the New Year’s holiday. These include joyful singing and dancing performances by the popular Bubbles Land, a meet-and-greet with the beloved cartoon star Pororo, eye-catching cultural and creative illustrations by Masha, as well as interactive activities with the sweet Bear Family. Additionally, the lovely Pig and the cute Seal will also join in the fun. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend quality time with these adorable characters.
Happy Christmas Town in New Taipei City. (Photo / New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
This year, cutting-edge AR and VR technologies have been introduced for the first time, combined with the Christmas Town mascot Santa Bear animations, to create a one-of-a-kind experiential game. The first floor lobby of the city hall has instantly transformed into the most joyful “Santa Bear Ice and Snow Park.” In the center of the lobby, the “Santa Circus AR” tent offers an augmented reality interactive game that lets both kids and adults step into the world of the circus with Santa Bear. Meanwhile, on the east side of the lobby, the “Santa VR Sport” tent features three sports-themed 360-degree VR virtual reality games—including racing, surfing, and skiing—that deliver an exhilarating, real-life-like thrill. All activities await your challenge before January 1 next year.
AR and VR experiences. (Photo / New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau)
In the “Station Front Light Area” of Happy Christmas Town, to compete with the citizen square’s light projection show—the largest of its kind in Taiwan—the organizers have meticulously planned a never-before-seen music and light performance in Taiwan: “Christmas Dance of Light.” Within a 3-minute show, dazzling and vibrant lights dance under the power of an awe-inspiring soundtrack, delivering an unparalleled visual and auditory spectacle that transports audiences from reality into a dreamlike musical theater. Immerse yourself in this wonderful feast of sound and light.
New Taipei City’s Happy Christmas Town. (Photo / New Taipei City Government Tourism Bureau)
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