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Shifen Old Street
Nejlepší čas k návštěvě
Late afternoon to evening, so you can experience the sky lantern release against a darkening sky. The old street is also less crowded on weekdays.
Tipy pro rozpočet
Sky lanterns cost around NT$150-300 depending on size and color, with multi-color lanterns being more expensive. No entry fee exists for the street itself, but bring cash as many smaller vendors don't accept cards.
Doporučeno pro
Couples on a date, Photography enthusiasts, Families with kids, Friends looking for a shared experience
Naplánujte si návštěvu
1.5-2.5 hours
O atrakcí
Rychlá fakta: Each year, visitors release over 100,000 sky lanterns from the railway tracks that run through the old street. The train tracks double as the main pedestrian walkway, with trains passing through every 30-60 minutes and everyone quickly stepping aside.
Zajímavosti: You write your wishes on a large paper lantern, light the fuel cell inside, and release it into the night sky as it rises past the old buildings on both sides of the tracks. The tradition started as a way to signal that everything was safe after a long day of work, and now over 2,000 lanterns float up on a busy evening, creating a river of floating fire in the sky.
Insider tipy
- Write your wishes on all four panels of the lantern before lighting, not just one side, for a more balanced ascent.
- Stand on the pedestrian-only side of the tracks when you hear a train whistle, and watch for the warning lights.
- Head to the small side alleys off the main track for quieter food stalls with shorter lines.
- Bring a wide-angle lens or phone with panoramic mode to capture both the lantern and the old street storefronts.
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