Private Tour

2026 Sky Lantern Festival in Shifen & Jiufen Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Every year during the Lantern Festival, Taiwan’s Sky Lantern Festival draws global attention with its breathtaking spectacle — thousands of glowing lanterns rising into the night sky, creating a dazzling sea of light that symbolizes hope and happiness.

This year, let us take you into this magnificent spectacle in Shifen!

Write down your wishes on the sky lanterns, release them into the sky afterwards, and experience the spectacular sight of lanterns being released simultaneously with tens of thousands of travelers from all over the world.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If the minimum number of participants for this tour is not met, a cancellation notice may be issued.

The total duration includes transportation time between each stop.

Please look for the guide in a yellow uniform.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.

Latecomers or No-Shows will not be refunded, and changes made within 24 hours may not be accepted.

If rain is expected, it is recommended to bring your own umbrella or raincoat just in case.

The tour may be canceled or postponed due to bad weather.

This tour involves a significant amount of walking and stair climbing. Please ensure you are physically fit to participate.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Sky lantern (1 for 4 people)

Licensed tour guide

Insurance

Transportation

Personal expenses

Meals

Any item not mentioned in the itinerary

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Jiufen Old Street

Jishan St Ruifang Taiwan

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Jiufen Old Street

Depart from Taipei towards Jiufen on this special Sky Lantern Festival occurring once a year. Wander in the lanes of Jiufen Old Street, feel free to have a taste of local tea in the tea houses or have a bite of the delicious sticky herbal cake!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Shifen Old Street

Shifen, get ready for the Sky Lantern Festival that is annually held here, and is increasingly getting recognized globally as a key international folklore event. Seize the opportunity to write wishes on the sky lantern, shared with others, before lighting up a candle and releasing it up to the sky. Don't forget to capture the moment with your camera as it sets off.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Join Tour

Duration: 8 hours: It might be adjusted due to a traffic jam.
Pick up from the Gather Point: Please be at Taipei Station East Gate 3 Exit on time. (15 minutes before departure)

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

One of the best experience.
Leo D,
Apr 15, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour experience was great!! One of the best and relaxing tour we ever joined. Our tour guide April is very helpful and accommodating.
Sensational tour, service and care
Stefan W,
Apr 5, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a private day tour through MyProGuide to do the ubiquitous lanterns and waterfall. We found Jo so amenable we asked if he could help with a guide and driver on other days of our Taiwan holiday too. We ended up using the service on three occasions, each with a great guide and a driver in a very comfortable vehicle. They helped suggest itineraries and accommodated our must-see's whilst taking care of some special dietary needs too. Always available on WhatsApp to help even when not on a tour. Jo has a fabulous service level, and is very well priced. Nothing beats a private tour for convenience either. He even arranged a private transfer from the high speed train for a visit to Alishan national park. Highly, highly recommended.
Taiwantrip
Teodulo B,
Jan 29, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very very big thanks to the boss of proguide jo wong for making my son birthday gift come true he enjoyed our taiwan trip, and to our driver for the day sir philip yu thanks a lot for taking us safe and taking us a lot of pictures and giving us a history every place we visit more power to you sir and proguide
Taiwan trip
ivenbrylle,
Jan 29, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is my 1st out of the country and i choose taiwan, i really love to explore taiwan sub urb through the help of Sir jo wong the boss of proguide he's very approachble and love to nice and sir philip yu our driver for the day and our pro photograper, captured many pictures to be treasured i would love to go back to taiwan again ilove taiwan, thumbs up myproguide for making our taiwan trip a memorable one.👌👍