The Ultimate Guide to the Best Spots for Watching the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show

By / MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
As 2015 draws to a close, this year Taipei 101 has themed its celebrations “Nature is Future — Returning to Simplicity and Embracing Nature,” presenting the longest fireworks show in its history, spanning an incredible 238 seconds. The dazzling fireworks will mark a perfect end to the year. Below is a list of 11 great spots to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks so that those planning to catch the show can stake out their viewing spot early!

◎Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain)
Xiangshan Trail is a great place to enjoy the Taipei night view. Along the trail there are multiple platforms offering views of Taipei 101, or you can continue climbing up to Jiuwufeng Peak to take in the entire cityscape while watching the fireworks.
◎ Cathay Financial Holdings
The Cathay Financial Conference Center is located on Songren Road, and the plaza in front of the building is an excellent spot to watch the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks.
◎ Songshou Park
Songshou Park also attracts many visitors every year to watch the fireworks show.

◎ Neihu Jianan Mountain
Neihu is located northeast and north of Taipei 101. As long as you find an open space, you can get a clear view of the Taipei 101 fireworks. Many photography enthusiasts opt for Jianan Mountain, which is slightly northwest of Taipei 101, where you can capture both the Miramar Ferris Wheel and the Taipei 101 fireworks in the same shot.
◎ National Father Memorial Hall
Inside the National Father Memorial Hall, near the pond, is one of the most popular spots for tourists to take photos of Taipei 101, and it remains a favorite on New Year’s Eve.

◎ Intersection of Keelung Road and Xinyi Road
The intersection of Keelung Road and Xinyi Road is a gathering spot for photography enthusiasts. On usual days, many gather on the overpass here to take photos, capturing the flow of traffic alongside Taipei 101, delivering a truly urban vibe.
◎ Sishisanan Village
Sishisanan Village is hugely popular thanks to its large lawn. Every New Year’s Eve, many visitors flock here to lie on the grass and watch the fireworks.

◎ Open Space on Xin’an Street near Taipei Medical University
This open space is usually frequented by dog lovers, but on New Year’s Eve it transforms into a popular spot for watching the Taipei 101 fireworks. With no tall buildings in front, the sightlines are great.
◎ Taipei’s Most ExcitingNew Year’s Eve Party at Taipei City
The most exciting way to ring in the New Year in Taipei is, of course, joining the crowds and the performers on stage to feel the thrill and emotion of the countdown moment.
◎ Rainbow Riverside Park
Located in the Neihu area, Rainbow Riverside Park sits northeast of Taipei 101. From here, when you look toward Taipei 101, the Eastern Bypass lies just to the left of your view, and the twinkling lights contrast beautifully with the tower, creating a unique urban aesthetic.