By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to prepare for the new one. Local governments across Taiwan have prepared lively New Year's Eve events. Have you decided where to ring in the new year yet? Here’s a complete guide to the 2016 New Year's Eve events across Taiwan. If you haven’t made up your mind yet, it’s time to start planning.
This year’s fireworks show will last for 238 seconds. (Image source / romsdeals)
Keelung | 2015Keelung City New Year's Eve Event -Sound Waves Take the Stage True Love Supports
Location: Keelung Harbor East Piers 3 & 4
Time: December 31, 2015, 20:30
Performing Artists: Diamond5, Radiospace, Ai Band, Ben Legion, Mr. Wolf, Taiwan Shuang Band, Chairman Band, Special Guest
Taipei City | 2016 Taipei’s Most EXCITINGNew Year’s Eve Party
Location: Civic Plaza in front of Taipei City Hall
Time: December 31, 2015, 18:00 – January 1, 2016, 01:00
Performing Artists: Jolin Tsai, A-Mei, Elva Hsiao, Wilber Pan, Rainie Yang, Genie Chuo, Bii Shu-jen, Aaron Yan, Da Mouth, Lin Yu-chun, Willy Wei
Fireworks Show: Taipei 101 this year adopts the theme “Nature is Future — Returning to Simplicity and Embracing Nature.” The musical composition blends Eastern and Western cultures, presenting more diversity and innovative patterns. The total duration is expected to be 238 seconds, with 30,000 fireworks launched — the longest in history, and highly anticipated.
2016 Taipei’s Most EXCITING New Year’s Eve Party. (Image source / Taipei’s Most EXCITING New Year’s Eve Party)
Taipei City | 2016 Addicted JOY New Year’s Eve
Location: Miramar Ferris Wheel Amusement Park
Time: December 31, 2015, 22:00 – January 1, 2016, 00:30
Performing Artists: Pan Yu-wen, Tseng Jing-wen, Hsieh Pei-en, Yoga Lin, ECHO (Lee Chang-jun), Estelle Lin, Jerry Chen
Fireworks Show: A 300-second fireworks display featuring various patterns such as 3D hearts, crowns, and angel wings.
Miramar Ferris Wheel Amusement Park. (Image source / Miramar Ferris Wheel Amusement Park)
New Taipei City | 2016 Welcome the Dawn, Win at the Start
Location: Fulong Beach
Time: January 1, 2016, 03:00 – January 1, 2016, 07:15
Performers: Ivy Li, Tofu Girl Wei Lian-An, Cheery Cho, Xiaoxia, Eric Chou, and Flandi
The first rays of dawn appear on Taiwan’s Northeast Coast. (Photo courtesy / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
Tens of thousands flock to Fulong Beach to greet the first light of dawn. (Photo courtesy / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
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