By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
As 2016 nears its end, the world is gearing up for its biggest year-end celebrations. To mark the farewell to the current year and the joy of welcoming a new one, cities everywhere are getting ready with various New Year's Eve events — from fireworks shows and concerts to a wide range of performances. This time, Scenic Spots is rounding up Taiwan’s top five must-see fireworks displays. In addition to the iconic Taipei 101 fireworks, there are many other spectacular shows across the island that offer great alternatives for your year-end plans.
The Taipei 101 fireworks show remains an international landmark attraction (Image source / Taipei 101)
Taipei – Taipei 101: 238 seconds
The theme of this year’s Taipei 101 fireworks show is “Lighting Up Taiwan.” For the first time, the display incorporates light show elements, bringing a unique twist to Taipei’s night sky (Image source / Taipei 101)
Taipei – Miramar Ferris Wheel Amusement Park: 317 seconds
This year, Miramar’s fireworks show features a 317-second 3D rainbow fireworks display. Additionally, it combines efforts with Miramar Square and the Dazhi shopping district to launch the first dual-location, dual-theme New Year countdown party (Image source / Miramar Ferris Wheel Amusement Park)
Taichung – Lihpao OUTLET: 180 seconds
This year’s new highlight, Lihpao OUTLET, will light up Taiwan’s largest Ferris wheel for the first time on New Year’s Eve. The venue is featuring an 180-second fireworks show along with a Ferris wheel light display (Image source / Lihpao Resort)
Yunlin – Janfusun Fancyworld: 800 seconds
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Janfusun Fancyworld is presenting a grand fireworks show for the occasion. Highlights include a 10th-anniversary countdown party, an 800-second aerial fireworks display encircling the park, an 800-meter fireworks firing trajectory, 10,800 fireworks launched simultaneously at high, medium, and low altitudes, and Taiwan’s first twin windwheel fireworks (Image provided / Janfusun Fancyworld)
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