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Pingxi

Pingxi is a popular tourist attraction in New Taipei City, famous for its Sky Lantern Festival and delicious food. Pingxi Old Street is an internationally renowned attraction, and a sky lantern release event is held every year during the Lantern Festival. In addition to the old street, there are many attractions such as Shifen Waterfall, Wanggu Waterfall and Jingtong Old Street. Pingxi's natural environment and rich cultural activities make it an unmissable tourist destination.

  • Highlights

    Pingxi Railway、Historic streets、Sky lanterns

  • Suggested Duration

    Half day

  • Location

    New Taipei・Pingxi

  • Getting There

    Pingxi Station walk

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Pingxi travel FAQs and useful info

Is Pingxi worth visiting?

For one of the most popular destinations, look no further than Pingxi, a small town known for its sky lanterns. While it sure is touristy, if it is your first time visiting Taiwan, this is a destination that you should definitely consider.

Are Pingxi and Shifen the same place?

Pingxi and Shifen are two towns built on the charming Pingxi rail line with very atmospheric old towns. Both towns are now famous for the release of sky lanterns, which culminates with the annual Sky Lantern Festival in Pingxi at the end of the lunar year (January/February).

Where is the Pingxi Lantern Festival held?

The opening session is always held at Jingtong Elementary School and the second at Pingxi Junior High School. The final and generally most crowded event is held at Shifen Sky Lantern Square.

What is the population of Pingxi?

Its population of 4,253 as of February 2023 is the smallest among the districts of New Taipei City.

What is Pingxi famous for?

Pingxi is most famously known for its iconic sky lanterns. Visitors flock to this charming town to write their wishes on lanterns and release them into the sky, a tradition deeply rooted in the local culture and offering a magical experience.