The main day
Thursday 18 FebruaryBuild the day around the event itself. Arrive early for the best spots.
- FreeChiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
- EatRaohe Night Market
Lantern Festival in Taipei 2027 in Taipei: weekend guide and things to do
18 February to 1 March 2027 · ProvisionalTaipei, Taiwan
Lantern Festival in Taipei is the reason for the trip, but most visitors have extra days in Taipei. This guide pairs the event with day trips, evenings and rainy-day plans.
Know before you go
- Sky lanterns are released in Pingxi on the Lantern Festival weekend.
Airport to Ximending and lantern displays around Taipei
Taoyuan airport (TPE) has the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes.
MRT to Ximen.
Public transport directions to Ximending and lantern displays around Taipei
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Ximending | Lively and cheap. |
| Mid-range | Zhongshan | Cafés and MRT. |
| Splurge | Xinyi | Near Taipei 101. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Star Hostel Taipei Main Station
- Mid-range: Hotel Proverbs Taipei
- Splurge: Mandarin Oriental Taipei
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual visit schedule for 18 February to 1 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
The day before or after
Use the second day for the city and a half-day tour.
- Half-dayBeitou hot springs
- EatLin Dong Fang
Day trip
A full day out of the city.
Evenings
After dark.
- EveningNight market food tour
Family-friendly picks
- Taipei Zoo and Maokong gondola.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Xinyi bars.
4 tours worth booking for Lantern Festival in Taipei
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Beitou hot springs | Half day | Tired legs, Bad weather |
| Jiufen and Shifen lantern day trip | Full day | Families |
| Taipei 101 observatory | Half day | Families, Bad weather |
| Night market food tour | Evening | Food lovers, Night owls |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- National Palace Museum.
Getting around on event days
- MRT and EasyCard.
Day trips from Taipei
- Jiufen: 1 hour
- Yehliu: 1 hour
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Lantern Festival in Taipei.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Lantern Festival in Taipei 2027?
The next edition is 18 February to 1 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Ximending and lantern displays around Taipei?
Taoyuan airport (TPE) has the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes. MRT to Ximen.
Where should I stay for Lantern Festival in Taipei?
For most visitors the best base is Zhongshan: Cafés and MRT.
What else can we do around Lantern Festival in Taipei?
Good short outings in Taipei include Taipei 101 observatory, Beitou hot springs. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Lantern Festival in Taipei?
Family-friendly picks: Jiufen and Shifen lantern day trip, Taipei 101 observatory. Taipei Zoo and Maokong gondola.
How far is Ximending and lantern displays around Taipei from Taipei centre?
About 6 km in a straight line. MRT to Ximen.
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