• St Christopher’s Catholic Church - Throughout history, Christmas has been a significant day in the church calendar, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Visiting a church during this season is a wonderful way to soak in the festive spirit. The altar and pedestals are adorned with lights, wreaths, and garlands, warmly inviting visitors to celebrate the love of Jesus. This tour ensures you experience the cherished Christmas tradition of visiting a church.
• Xinyi Shopping District - The next destination on your Christmas Day tour is the Xinyi Shopping District. This area is home to numerous department stores, malls, and upscale restaurants. The window displays are a delight to see during this festive season, always designed with enchanting winter themes.
• Taipei 101 - While in the Xinyi Shopping District, Taipei 101 is a must-see. The Taipei 101 Mall, adjacent to the skyscraper, features numerous luxury retailers, offering not only a shopping experience but also captivating displays during the Christmas season. Since 2018, the pop-up art installation by the French fashion brand, Dior, has become a must-visit for Christmas enthusiasts. It brings the Christmas spirit to life, from a dazzling Christmas tree to a radiant Star of Bethlehem.

If time allows, you may visit the observatory at your own expense to enjoy a panoramic view of Taipei, which costs approximately NTD 600 per person.

• Shinkong Mitsukoshi Mall (Xinyi Place) - Shinkong Mitsukoshi Mall (Xinyi Place) is a high-end shopping destination in Taipei City. It’s popular year-round, but during Christmas, it transforms into a winter wonderland. The mall is beautifully adorned with festive lights, ornaments, and Christmas trees. Visitors can enjoy a variety of Christmas-themed activities, such as shopping for holiday gifts, dining at festive restaurants, and watching Christmas performances.
• Bellavita - The tour continues with a visit to Bellavita Mall. Known as “the mall for socialites,” this mall offers a luxurious shopping experience with its exquisite open spaces and elegant interior design. If you’re seeking something luxurious to treat yourself during your trip, this is the perfect place.

The most captivating part of the mall is the Christmas display, which showcases a different winter scene each year, such as a winter ski resort or glass igloos in Finland, and never fails to amaze everyone.

• Longshan Temple - Although Christmas is celebrated grandly in Taiwan, many people still pray in the temple for a peaceful and joyful year ahead. After lunch (at your own expense), you will visit the oldest temple in Taipei, Longshan Temple, built in 1738 and dedicated to Guanyin (the Goddess of Mercy).

In Taiwan, temples are often decorated with colorful Koji ceramics, carved stone columns, and paintings depicting Chinese gods and mythology. This tour offers insights into the differences and similarities between two cultures by visiting both a church and a temple.

• Christmasland in New Taipei City - Finally, it’s time for the biggest highlight of your Christmas Instagram tour. Get ready for excitement, as it’s only a 50-minute drive to Christmasland in New Taipei City.

Christmasland in New Taipei City typically begins in mid-November, taking place in the Civic Plaza of New Taipei City and covering a vast area, making it one of the largest Christmas markets in Asia. The enormous projection-mapped Christmas Tree at the venue was recommended by Harper’s Bazaar as one of the 19 most amazing Christmas trees in the world.

Each year, Christmasland in New Taipei City is held under a different theme, such as Lego and Disney characters. With illuminated skywalks, life-size statues of cartoon characters, amusement rides, and themed shops, it becomes a playground appealing to all ages. Whether visiting alone or with company, there are countless fun activities to make your holiday memorable.

Afterward, you will return to downtown Taipei around 20:20 and arrive at your hotel around 21:00.

• Professional licensed tour guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Local general liabilities insurance

• Food and beverage
• Gratuities

In November and December, Taipei’s streets come alive with vibrant lighting and Christmas decor. Christmasland in New Taipei City, Taiwan’s most awaited Christmas celebration and recognized as one of the ‘50 Best Christmas Markets in the World,’ transpires during this time.

This guided tour takes you to Taipei’s most festive and photo-worthy locations for Christmas. Highlights include the Xinyi Shopping District, Bellavita Mall’s Christmas display, and the grandeur of Christmasland in New Taipei City. Each site is just a 10 to 40 minute drive from one to the next, allowing for a relaxed immersion into the festive cheer.

Beyond the city’s Christmas dazzle, this trip takes you to a local church to partake in the time-honored Christmas tradition of church visitation. As part of the tour, we venture to Lungshan Temple, Taipei’s oldest temple, offering you a unique perspective into an alternative prayer culture.

• Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don’t accept credit cards as a form of payment.

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