🏮 Taiwan Lantern Festival

Houlong, Miaoli, Taiwan

Usually: About two weeks around the Lantern Festival; 2027 host Miaoli has tentatively set Feb 20 – Mar 7Dates TBA

Taiwan's biggest Lantern Festival. In 2027 Miaoli hosts it around the HSR Miaoli Station, with a main lantern show, a national lantern competition and drone displays.

Good to know

• Take the High Speed Rail to Miaoli Station—the lantern zone is right outside.
• Miaoli has few hotels; stay in Hsinchu or Taichung and ride the HSR.