About
Write wishes on sky lanterns and send them up from this charming old street.
Why go
- A wonderful place to visit for a fun activity where you can fly your own lantern
- The thrill of seeing the train pass right by
Must try
- Release sky lanterns
- Taiwanese grilled sausages
- Peanut ice cream roll
- Chicken wing rice ball
- Stinky tofu
Pro tips
- Train from Taipei to Ruifang station, then Pingxi line to Shifen
- Take the train to Ruifang then transfer back to Taipei
- Start early to beat crowds
- Visitors can stay for 1-3 hours
Good to know
- Not stroller-friendly and not really toddler-friendly
- Lanterns were seen crashed in the mountains
- Very crowded due to narrow streets
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Rating
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