It's Romantic Without Traveling Abroad: Taiwan’s Top 10 Christmas Dream Destinations

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

The romantic and beautiful Christmas season is almost here, and the festive atmosphere is already thick in the air. In addition to popular Christmas events like Taipei 101 and New Taipei City Christmasland, other areas are gradually decking themselves out in Christmas decorations. Below is a list of ten Christmas events across Taiwan. Each features a Christmas tree full of holiday cheer, and visitors may want to add them to their travel lists.

1. Taipei 101 – Frozen Festival
The world’s first-ever “Frozen Festival,” authorized and guided by Disney Taiwan and co-hosted by Beast Kingdom and Taipei 101, took two years to plan and was directed overseas by Disney Animation’s Frozen team from the U.S. Running from November 30 to January 14 of the following year at Taipei 101’s Waterfall Square, the festival features six major highlights and ten heartwarming experiences.
 
Venue: Taipei 101 Waterfall Square
Dates: November 30, 2017 to January 14, 2018
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 13:00–21:30; Friday, Saturday, and eve of national holidays 13:00–22:00
※ Various experience activities require an entry ticket from the Frozen Passport

2. Uni-President Department Store Taipei – Love・Sharing Christmas Event
Uni-President Department Store Taipei launched its lighting ceremony on the evening of November 17, featuring performances by singers and live shows to kick off the Christmas celebrations, along with a series of exciting events and colorful scenes. Love・Sharing this year incorporates elements of diversity and vibrancy from New York, ranging from Broadway to the stylish Fifth Avenue. Uni-President Department Store Taipei has created more fashionable installations.

Address: 2F, 8 Zhongxiao East Road, Section 5, Xinyi District, Taipei City (Uni-President Department Store Plaza)
Admission: Free
Transportation: Taipei City Hall MRT Station

3. Gongguan Christmas Season
In addition to themed light displays, the area and its surroundings are decorated with Christmas lights and daytime floral arrangements, creating a warm and festive end-of-year Christmas atmosphere unique to the Gongguan district. Rest spots and photo opportunities are provided, along with Christmas concerts by well-known music groups to spread warm holiday wishes.