By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Reported by Christopher
In February, right before the upcoming Lantern Festival, Taiwan sees a flurry of festivals and events kicking off. In addition to spectacular lantern displays, traditional temple fairs, flower festivals, hot springs, and more are must-do activities. Scenic Spots Family has compiled a list of February’s events across Taiwan, recommended as references for domestic travel. Take this holiday opportunity to gather friends and family for an outing together.
Taipei City – Yangmingshan Flower Season
From February to March every year, Yangmingshan hosts its most famous flower season, where blooming flowers fill the park, allowing visitors to experience the charm of Taipei’s backyard garden (Image source: Taipei City Government)
New Taipei City - Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei City has a century-long history, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year to join in the celebration (Image source: New Taipei City Government)
Miaoli County – Miaoli Torch Dragon Series Events
The Miaoli Torch Dragon is a Hakka celebration for the Lantern Festival and a unique local folk custom (Image source: Miaoli Torch Dragon)
Taichung City – Dajia Mazu International Tourism and Cultural Festival
The Dajia Mazu International Tourism and Cultural Festival is a major annual event in Taichung, centered around seven main themes: faith culture, martial arts culture, opera culture, industrial culture, art culture, tourism culture, and academic culture (Image source: Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
Nantou County – Qingjing Running Sheep Festival
Qingjing Farm, a renowned agricultural attraction in Taiwan, holds its annual farm celebration event in February. Now in its 11th edition, it is the only place in Taiwan where you can experience the joy of high-altitude sheep herding (Image source: Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
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