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A street with people, a building with a sign, and a sky lantern. 1
A crowd of people with colorful paper lanterns. 2
A train passing through a crowded street with shops and people on the sidewalk. 3
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Price is RM 82 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview

  • Take part in one of Taiwan's most beloved traditions with the Shifen Sky Lantern Experience in the historic railway town of Shifen Old Street. Write your wishes, dreams, or messages on a colorful sky lantern before releasing it into the sky—a symbolic tradition believed to bring hope, happiness, and good fortune. Surrounded by charming mountain scenery and the nostalgic atmosphere of the old railway street, this is one of Taiwan's most memorable cultural experiences.

    Your experience includes one sky lantern for up to four participants, making it perfect for couples, families, and friends. After releasing your lantern, explore the lively Old Street filled with local food stalls, souvenir shops, and traditional Taiwanese snacks while capturing unforgettable photos of lanterns floating into the sky.

Activity location

  • Old Street Ping-Shi First Sky Lantern
    • No. 32, Pingxi St
    • 226, Pingxi, Taiwan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Old Street Ping-Shi First Sky Lantern
    • No. 32, Pingxi St
    • 226, Pingxi, Taiwan

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Shifen Sky Lantern Experience at Old Street Ticket

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Opening hours: Sun 9:00-17:30
Price details
RM 81.81 x 1 TravellerRM 81.81
Total
Price is RM 81.81

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Sky lantern experience (up to 4 people per lantern)

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Old Street Ping-Shi First Sky Lantern

  • Admission ticket included
Arrive at Shifen Old Street, one of Taiwan's most famous cultural attractions and the birthplace of the sky lantern tradition. Receive your sky lantern, write your wishes or personal messages on its colorful surface, and prepare for this meaningful local ritual. When everything is ready, release your lantern into the sky and watch it gently float above the surrounding mountains and historic railway tracks—a truly unforgettable moment and one of Taiwan's most photographed experiences. Afterward, enjoy free time exploring the vibrant Old Street, tasting local street food, browsing souvenir shops, and capturing memorable photos before concluding your visit.

Location

Activity location

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    Old Street Ping-Shi First Sky Lantern
    • No. 32, Pingxi St
    • 226, Pingxi, Taiwan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Old Street Ping-Shi First Sky Lantern
    • No. 32, Pingxi St
    • 226, Pingxi, Taiwan

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