What to do in Banqiao Christmasland?

This year’s long-awaited Christmasland will have a theme of “Santar Bear.” Last year was “Disney Frozen” and the last time I visited there were many beautiful Instagrammable spots to take pictures with! So you can expect the same as with this year!

There will be a total of 46 days of unforgettable celebrations, and 4 cute mascots to accompany your visit! They come in various sizes and shapes spread out throughout the Chrismasland venue. You can also find the largest-ever 3D Christmas projection, the only giant gingerbread man in Taiwan, and a white cat-themed light zone.

The lights will be on from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM and the main light show starts from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, every hour and half-hour, 5 minutes each time.

They will transform Banqiao into a sweet little town, bringing dreamy light displays and photo venues to 4 spots you can visit. Let’s take a further look into each one:

Here are the 4 spots to visit in Banqiao Christmasland:

1. Civic Plaza Light Zone: Christmas Sweet Party

This is where the center of the event will be and you can find the largest Christmas tree here. I recommend coming here first to experience the large venue filled with Christmas decorations and also watch the largest-ever 3D projection right behind the Christmas tree.

You will also find the iconic “Bamboo Shoots” in Banqiao which will become a tent-style Christmas tree called “Matcha Cake,” surrounded by desserts like tiramisu and strawberry cake(talk about sweet!).

After the lights are on each night, you can enjoy a romantic starry sky overhead. Also, the 3D projections will provide an immersive audio-visual show with Santar Bear in pixelated light strips. Do note that it will be crowded with people either walking or taking pictures as it is one of the largest events in New Taipei City.

2. Station Front Square Light Zone: Dessert Village

After seeing the Matcha Cake Christmas Tree time to head to The Station Front Square light zone. Here you will find many unique decorations with different mascots. Some of them are “Fondant Macarons,” “Candy House,” “Pink Donut,” and the “Dessert Village Gingerbread House Market.” It also features a “Magical Cake City” that combines music and light. Every scene is incredibly Instagram-worthy!

The surrounding roads also have cute light installments for you to explore! They will be placed on the surrounding pavements in Civic Plaza, including “Angel Blessing Avenue” on Zhongshan Road, “Happy Reindeer Avenue” on Xianmin Boulevard, “Star-Sharing Success Avenue” on Xinfu Road, and “Good Tree Bear Fruit Avenue” on Xinzhai Road. There’s also the “Kaleidoscope of Light and Shadows” tunnel near Exit 2 of Banqiao Station. (ok that’s a lot of venues!).

Another must-visit is the seven pedestrian bridges which will make you scream with sensory overload(in a good way). These will once again transform into romantic light corridors which you can find all around the venue. Last year I went there with a couple of friends and we devised a plan to visit every bridge, it felt like a treasure hunt game(those bridges can get confusing on how to go)

These 7 bridges have interesting themes for each of them, I’m just putting it here in case you would like to know! (“Lyre Starlight Corridor,” “Starlight Corridor,” “Galaxy Light Corridor,” “Magnificent Light Corridor,” “Golden Jazz Light Corridor,” “Purple Wisteria Elf Light Corridor,” “Wishing Light Corridor,” and “Sweet World”).

3. Wanping Park Light Zone: The Sweet Christmas Party of the White Cat

This year’s Christmasland collaborates with the popular IP “White Cat” to bring the “Sweet Christmas Party of the White Cat” to Wanping Park. It offers six photo spots and pop-up shops to explore. White Cat fans you don’t want to miss this once-in-a-year event!

4. Fuzhong Plaza Light Zone: Gingerbread Paradise

Technically not in Banqiao, Fuzhong Plaza is another festive spot that you should visit. Here it will be transformed into a “Gingerbread Paradise,” featuring a giant Ritter Sport, a crown chocolate house, a golden magic forest, a Christmas tree with a magic hat, and the largest gingerbread man in Taiwan.