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Sky Lantern Prayer Experience at Shifen Old Street 1
A crowd of people holding colorful paper lanterns with writing on them. 2
A train passing through a crowded street with people standing and sitting on the sides. 3
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Price is €18 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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 colourful 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 09:00-17:30
Price details
€17.84 x 1 Traveller€17.84
Total
Price is €17.84
Until Sat, 10 Oct

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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 colourful 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. Afterwards, 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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