Taipei 101 fireworks not enough? 2018 New Year’s Eve Party Guide

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

This year is coming to an end, and the final New Year’s Eve celebration of the year is undoubtedly an unmissable event. Counties and cities across Taiwan have prepared New Year’s Eve parties and fireworks displays, including the Taipei 101 fireworks, Lihpao Land in Taichung, E-DA World in Kaohsiung, and more. Below is a compilation of New Year’s events across Taiwan to serve as a reference for travelers planning an unforgettable New Year’s journey.

Taipei
"2018 Taipei’s Most Exciting New Year City"
Time: December 31, 2017 (Sun) 19:00–1:00
Venue: Taipei City Hall Plaza
Lineup: Matzka, Crowd Lu, Ding Dang, JJ Lin, Wilber Pan, Bii, Fish Leong, Gui Gui (Wu Ying Jie)

"2018 Miramar SHINING PARTY"
Time: December 31, 2017 (Sun) 20:00–00:30
Venue: Miramar Ferris Wheel Square, 1F Water Dance Plaza
Lineup: Miss Ko, Shi Shi, Lil Jay, Jam Hsiao, Tracy Chou, Spexial
Mall operating hours on New Year’s Eve: December 31 – January 1 (Mon) 01:00

Keelung
"2018 Keelung Rockin’ Hi New Year’s Eve Party – Get Groovy and Dance the Night Away"
Time: December 31, 2017 (Sun) 18:30–1:00
Venue: Keelung Harbor Docks, East Wharf Piers 3 & 4
Lineup: Rusty Nails, Auntie Roxy Rocking Aunties, Xiban Band, Zhang San Li Si, Godsford, TRASH, Chairman
 
New Taipei
"Northeast Coast Sunrise Welcome"
Time: January 1, 2018 (Mon) 04:00–07:00
Venue: Fulong Beach (No. 40, Fulong St., Fulong Village, Gongliao District, New Taipei City)

Taoyuan
"2018 Taoyuan New Year’s Eve Party – Soar Over Taoyuan, Fly Straight to a Better Tomorrow"
Time: December 31, 2017 (Sun) 18:00–1:00
Venue: Taoyuan Arts and Cultural Square
Lineup: Jolin Tsai, Jessica (Jessica), Power Station of China, Lulu Hsu, Eric Chou, Nikki Zhou, LULU + A Da, Pan Yu-Wen, Mandy Lin
 
Taichung
"2018 Taichung Lihpao Land New Year’s Eve Countdown Party"
Time: December 31, 2017 (Sun) 19:00–1:00
Venue: Lihpao Land Second Parking Lot
Lineup: Amber An, Anna, BOXING, Chen Yan-Yun, GTM, JR Ji Yan-Kai, Yuki Yen, Tian Ya-Huo, A Xi, Yoga Lin, 831, Nine One One
 
"2018 Taichung National Taiwan University of Sport Stadium New Year’s Eve Countdown Party"
Time: December 31, 2017 (Sun) 19:00–1:00
Venue: National Taiwan University of Sport Stadium
Lineup: Nine One One, Nikki Zhou, Pan Yu-Wen, Della Ding, Universe, A Team, Show Lo, Yihge, Winnie Hsin, Erika, Eric Chou, Tao U
Nantou
Sun Moon Lake New Year’s Eve Fireworks Party
Time: December 31, 2017 18:00–00:30
Venue: Shuishe Plum & Lotus Garden, Ita Thao Wharf Plaza
Fireworks Highlights: Sun Moon Lake has revived its New Year's Eve celebration this year. After a passionate countdown on the 31st, enjoy a romantic fireworks show reflected on the lake surface — an uninterrupted 8-minute display. The surrounding Plum & Lotus Garden, Shuishe Wharf, Ita Thao Wharf, Zhaowu Wharf, and Wunwu Temple Plaza offer excellent viewing spots.