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Shifen Old Street
Bedste tid at besøge
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.
Budgettips
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.
Anbefalet til
Couples on a date, Photography enthusiasts, Families with kids, Friends looking for a shared experience
Planlæg dit besøg
1.5-2.5 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Hvert år sender besøgende over 100.000 himmellygter op fra jernbaneskinnerne, der løber gennem den gamle gade. Togskinnerne fungerer også som den primære gangsti for fodgængere, med tog der passerer hvert 30.-60. minut, og alle træder hurtigt til side.
Højdepunkter: Du skriver dine ønsker på en stor papirlygte, tænder brændselscellen indeni og sender den op i nattehimlen, mens den stiger forbi de gamle bygninger på begge sider af skinnerne. Traditionen startede som en måde at signalere, at alt var sikkert efter en lang arbejdsdag, og nu flyder over 2.000 lygter op på en travl aften, hvilket skaber en flod af flydende ild på himlen.
Insidertips
- 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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