Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival

Celebrated annually on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is one of the most famous festivals in Taiwan which marks the grand finale of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Thousands of people from all across the world make their way to the beautiful village of Pingxi to release handcrafted fire lanterns inscribed with messages to the gods into the night sky. This festival is a sight to behold and can’t be missed if you’re in Taiwan on one of our tours at the same time.

Where: Pingxi District

When: 15th Lunar January