The annual New Taipei Christmas City is coming. In addition to the high-profile concerts, this year's New Taipei Christmas City event also created a series of art installations and light shows for the public to check in and share. "THE INTERN" has specially compiled the 2024 New Taipei Christmas City event schedule, lighting decorations in each theme area, and surrounding transportation, parking and charging information for readers' reference.
"Christmasland in New Taipei City 2024" will be launched on November 15. Entering its 14th year, New Taipei Christmas City will build an 8-story LED castle this year. 2024 New Taipei Christmas City is divided into 4 major lighting areas, namely the "Magic City" lighting area in Civic Square, the "Magic Manor" lighting area in Station Square, the "Magic Fairy Tale Kingdom" lighting area in Fuzhong Plaza and the "Magic Cinema" in Wanping Park "Lamp District.
When will New Taipei Christmas City arrive in 2024? Watch the main show activities and lighting time at once
- Event time: 113/11/15 (Friday) ~ 114/1/1 (Wednesday)
- Main show time: 17:30-23:00 every day, every hour and half hour, silent version after 22:30 (the main show will be broadcast according to the Christmas series of events; Christmas Kaicheng show 11/15 (Friday) Starting after 18:00)
- Peripheral lighting lighting time: 17:30-23:00 daily
2024 New Taipei Christmas City Concert Cast, Time, and Broadcast Platform List
| Date | 12/14 (Saturday) | 12/15 (Sunday) |
|---|---|---|
| Time | 18:00~22:00 | 18:00~22:00 |
| Host | Chen Handian, Sandra | Chen Handian, Sandra |
| Concert cast | Ai Yiliang, Chen Hua, Bai An, Li Dongxuan, GX (drumming Lu Siwei, Xiao Bingzhi), Xiong Zai, Basanyao, Xiaolin | Ideal Bastard, icyball ice hockey band, Hong Waizhe, BOOM! Monster Rookie, AcQUA Source Shounen RYG, Ozone, Cosmoman, Energy, Sui Wuren |
| Place | New Taipei City Citizen Plaza | New Taipei City Citizen Plaza |
| Broadcast | MUCH Channel (38 channels), MOD One Comprehensive (312 channels) | MUCH Channel (38 channels), MOD One Comprehensive (312 channels) |
2024 New Taipei Christmas City traffic control hours and road closure hours
New Taipei Christmas City attracts a large number of people every year, so traffic control is implemented around the site, and the traffic control hours are different every day. From November 15th to 2014 New Year's Day, left turns on Xinzhan Road at the intersection of Xianmin Avenue and Xinzhan Road in the direction of Tucheng will be prohibited from 3 pm to 11 pm every day.
In addition, the yellow lines of Xinzhan Road (on the Dayuan Bai side, from Xianmin Avenue to Zhongshan Road) and Xinfu Road (on the Xiaoyuan Bai side, from Zhongshan Road to Quyun Road) are prohibited from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day during the event. parking.
In response to the concert event, the bus stop will also be adjusted. On December 14th and 15th, the bus stop - Minquan Intersection Station (Zhongshan Road towards Tucheng), buses will not stop from 4 pm to 12 am every day.
In addition, due to the large number of people walking in New Taipei Christmas City, bicycles are prohibited on the sidewalks around the New Taipei City Government from 4 pm to 11 pm every day during the event.
YouBike has also made corresponding adjustments. The Banqiao bus station will be suspended throughout the day during the event. The Xinzhan Road and Xinfu Road stations will be suspended from 3 pm to 12 pm every day during the event; Concert (December 14th and 15th) New Station Road and Xinfu Road stations will be suspended from 12 am.
2024 Traffic Control List around New Taipei Christmas City
| Road section/traffic | time limit |
|---|---|
| Take the intersection of Xianmin Avenue and Xinzhan Road towards Tucheng | 113/11/15~114/01/01 15:00~23:00 No left turns on Xinzhan Road |
| Xinzhan Road, Xinfu Road | 113/11/15~114/01/01 15:00~23:00 Roadside parking is prohibited at the yellow line |
| Bus stop - Minquan Road Station (Zhongshan Road towards Tucheng) | 113/12/14~113/12/15 16:00~24:00 The bus does not stop |
| Bicycles are prohibited around New Taipei City Government | YouBike will be temporarily closed from 113/11/15 to 114/01/01 15:00 to 24:00, and will be closed from 113/12/14 to 113/12/15 from 12:00 |
2024 New Taipei Christmas City parking lot fee information at a glance
Although the New Taipei City Government has promoted that people arrive at the event through public transportation, considering readers who still need to drive by themselves, "Manager" has specially compiled parking lot information around the event for readers' reference.
| PARKING LOT | CGoogle Maps | Charge information |
|---|---|---|
| Banqiao Station underground parking lot | No. 7, Section 2, Xianmin Avenue, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | Cars charge NT$ 40 per hour on weekdays, NT$ 40 on holidays (the maximum limit on the day is NT$ 300, and extra charges apply if the day passes), and motorcycles charge NT$ 10 per hour (the maximum limit on the day is NT$ 70, and extra charges apply if the day passes). |
| Eslite Xinban store parking lot | No. 66, Section 2, Xianmin Avenue, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | NT$ 60 per half hour, maximum NT$ 220 on weekdays, no maximum on holidays |
| Lihpao Department Store Plaza underground parking lot | No. 3, Section 2, Xianmin Avenue, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | NT$ 30 per hour on weekdays; NT$ 60 per hour on holidays |
| New Taipei City Citizen Plaza underground parking lot | No. 22, Section 2, Xianmin Avenue, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | NT$ 30 per hour on weekdays, NT$ 40 per hour on holidays with no upper limit |
| Baiyang Building Parking Lot | No. 22, Section 2, Xianmin Avenue, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | The bus fare is NT$ 20 per hour on weekdays and NT$ 30 per hour on national holidays. |
| Mega City Banqiao Dayuanbai Parking Lot | No. 28, Xinzhan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | NT$ 60 per hour regardless of weekends and holidays |
| Banqiao Far East Zhongshan Store Parking Lot | No. 152, Section 1, Zhongshan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | General parking is NT$ 60 per hour regardless of weekdays and holidays |
| Babafang Xinban Building Parking Lot | No. 141, Section 1, Zhongshan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | NT$ 80 per hour |
| Banqiao Yibao Building Parking Lot | No. 2, Chongqing Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | NT$ 50 per hour |
| Fuhou three-dimensional parking lot | No. 32, Fuzhong Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | Cars cost NT$ 30 per hour, motorcycles cost NT$ 10 per hour |
| Minquan three-dimensional parking lot | No. 89, Minquan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City | NT$ 30 per hour |
*The actual consumption is subject to the on-site announcement
2024 How to get to New Taipei Christmas City? List of MRT, high-speed rail/train, and bus schedules
MRT
- New Taipei City Citizen Square: "MRT Bannan Line/Banqiao Station" Exit 2, Exit 3A (from the underground tunnel to the city hall), or "MRT Circular Line/Banqiao Station" Exit 4 (Xianmin Avenue ).
- Banqiao Station Station Square: Exit 3 of "MRT Bannan Line/Banqiao Station" or Exit 5 of "MRT Circular Line/Banqiao Station".
- Wanping Park: MRT: "MRT Bannan Line/Banqiao Station" Exit 1.
- Fuzhong Plaza: MRT: "MRT Bannan Line/Fuzhong Station" Exit 1~3.
High-speed rail/train
Take the bus to Banqiao Station and get off. The light areas are all within walking distance of the station.
The bus
- New Taipei City Government (Xinfu Road): 234, 245, 265 (including Central and Mingde), 307 (including Tibet), 577, 651, 667, 705, 810, 847, 897.
- New Taipei City Government (Zhongshan Road): 51, 234, 265 (including Central and Mingde), 651, 705, 813 (including shuttle buses), 982.
- New Taipei Banqiao Bus Station: 99, 234, 245, 265 (including Central and Mingde), 307 (including Tibet), 596, 651, 667, 702, 705, 786, 805, 810, 824, 847, 848, 857, 897, 920 (including deputy, A), 932, 947, 948, 952, 963, 965, 982, blue 32, blue 33, blue 37, blue 38, "Three Gorges 1 MRT National Taiwan University Hospital Station" Leapfrog bus , "Zhonghe New North Banqiao Bus Station" Leap Frog Bus, "Tsui New Town One Banqiao" Leap Frog Bus.
- Banqiao Station (Wenhua Road): 245, 264, 310 (including districts), 656, 701, 793, 806, 910, 918 districts, 920 (including deputy, A), 930 (including extension), 982, 99, Blue 33, "Linkou-Banqiao" Leapfrog bus, "Linkou-Fuzhong MRT Station" Leapfrog bus.
What activities are there in New Taipei Christmas City in 2024? List of program schedules and event times
In addition to the lantern area, the 2024 New Taipei Christmas City will also host a series of 13 special events, including Christmas concerts, Christmas markets, parent-child costumes, free pet clinics, etc.:
| Activity name | content | time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Christmas opening night | New Taipei Christmas City opening lighting ceremony | 11/15 18:00-18:30 | Citizen Square |
| Magical light and shadow play in the forest garden | Light sculpture show | 11/15~12/28 Every Friday and Saturday 18:30-20:30 | Citizen Square |
| "Challenge the World's Strongest Luck" New Northern God teammates' magical sports party | World Baseball Top 12 live broadcast | 11/16~11/17 13:30-21:30 | Citizen Square |
| Magical Christmas Fairytale Party | weekend market | 11/16~11/29 Every Saturday and Sunday 11:00-22:00 | Fuzhong Plaza/Houzhan Plaza |
| Magical cross-dressing children's concert | 11/23~11/24 | 13:00-17:30 | Citizen Square |
| 2024 New Taipei Christmas Market—Elf Story House | Christmas market, interactive and musical performances | 11/29~12/1 11:00-22:00 | Citizen Square |
| Furry Baby Magical Happy Christmas Party | Free animal clinic | 11/30 10:00-17:00 | Station square |
| Magical Dreamland German Christmas Market | German Christmas Village Market | 12/6~12/8 11:00-22:00 | Citizen Square |
| Go Party! Yixiang World | Drama, dance and music performances | 12/7~12/8 15:30-17:30 | East lobby on the first floor of the city hall |
| Magical Christmas Concert | concert | 12/14~12/15 18:00-22:00 | Citizen Square |
| 2024 New Taipei Christmas Party-Angel Fantasy Night | Love garden party and Christmas Eve party | 12/21 15:00-22:00 | Citizen Square |
| Magical Christmas chase! New Taipei City Christmas Marathon Relay | Christmas Road Run | 12/22 04:30-11:30 | Citizen Square |
| Old Love Magic, New Christmas, Environmentally Friendly Treasure Hunting Fun with You | Christmas Charity Flea Market | 12/28 14:00-20:00 | Citizen Square |
What lights are there in New Taipei Christmas City in 2024? Take photos and check out the scenic spots and super-beautiful lighting decorations all at once!
In 2024, New Taipei Christmas City will create 4 major light areas, each with a unique style for people to check in and take photos.
"Magic City" Lighting District
Magic Angel
Location: Citizen Square
The Christmas tree will be performed together with the main show, showing unparalleled magical power. As the main show progresses, it will appear in different appearances and can be transformed into a magic angel, presenting the most gorgeous drag show for the "Drag Party"!
New Taipei Image
Location: Citizen Square (Xianminxinfu Intersection)
Different from previous innovative designs, special castle shapes and event mascot characters, the public is invited to come and have fun together.
Banana Day Minions Banana Day
Location: Citizen Square (Zhongshan Xinfu Road Intersection)
A winter paradise full of children's fun and laughter. The world-famous and incomparably cute "Minions" are stationed here. Everyone is warmly welcome to come and take photos! Immerse yourself in a world full of fairy tales, not to be missed by both adults and children!
Heart to Hand
Location: Walkway corridor in Civic Square
A miniature light gallery in the shape of a Christmas glove is hidden in the inner passage of the city hall square. Along with the galaxy light carpets on both sides, it turns the place into a romantic world at night, where people can wear cross-dressing clothes and interact with the city. Friends come here together to have a costume party and spend the most joyful and beautiful night in the immersive light environment.
Waltz of the Stars
Location: Banqiao Station B1 Connector
Magic Galaxy
Location: Xianmin Avenue sidewalk
The twinkling lights form a dazzling corridor, as if Christmas elves are shuttled and jumped in it, bringing full vitality and enthusiasm. With the endless flow of people, we look forward to welcoming the arrival of New Taipei Christmas City with the most excitement.
Invincible Lucky Star
Location: Xinzhan Road sidewalk
In the land of New Taipei's Christmas City, gold and silver and shining stars form a corridor of light. People can walk freely through it, following each scene step by step. With the twinkling stars, they look forward to seeing princes and princesses, A festive fairy tale about lovers finally getting married.
Dream Mistletoe
Location: Xinfu Road sidewalk
Romantic mistletoe brings festive blessings to lovers. It is decorated with dazzling Christmas strips. The neon artistic light sign presents a romantic and beautiful light gallery. The mistletoe shape is paired with dots of stars, lighting up the streets. At the same time, it also leads lovers to spend the most romantic and beautiful night under the mistletoe.
Qi Yuan Avenue
Location: Zhongshan Road sidewalk
The dazzling stars and the Milky Way shine, and the special artistic light boards present a corridor of light that is different from the past. The special arch shape is paired with twinkling stars. This Christmas-limited feast of light leads people to radiate the brightest and pure light in their hearts. .
Senguang Avenue
Location: East Second Gate of Banqiao Station
Sparkling bulbs are like stars flowing in the forest; romantic artificial flower vines are dotted like emerald gems. Walking there, you feel like you are in a fairyland, perfectly feeling the wonderful atmosphere of the blend of nature and technology; in the bustling and noisy world, you can find your own quiet little world.
Magic Fountain
Location: Xiaoyuan Baitian Bridge
The design concept is a floating magic fountain presented in a magical spectrum, to invite everyone to come and participate in the annual feast of New Taipei Christmas City. At night, the light corridor with rhythmic lights is full of energy and dances gracefully over the city. , presenting the most beautiful scenery.
Fantasy Stargate
Location: Xinzhan Road Overpass
It is paved with colorful spiral neon light spots, sometimes twinkling like stars, sometimes as bright as morning glow. With each step, it feels like exploring a new universe, making people feel like they have entered a charming and dazzling space in another world.
Magic Apricot Star
Location: Overpass of Xianmin Avenue
It is decorated with simulated ginkgo hangings and bright light spots, surrounded by gorgeous string lights, swaying with the breeze; the colors gradually change from golden yellow to warm orange, creating a charming festive atmosphere.
Butterfly Forest
Location: Xinfu Road Overpass
The colorful butterflies are made of thin acrylic combined with glare film. No matter day or night, the light is reflected and refracted through the butterfly wings, weaving a picturesque light and shadow on the ground, just like butterflies dancing among flowers. Elegant and charming.
Dream Star Sea
Location: Overpass connecting Banqiao Station
Come to the dreamy sea of stars and stroll among them. The twinkling starlight, special two-color light string arrangement, and twinkling star points lead people to radiate the most brilliant and innocent light in their hearts.
Donut Fantasia
Location: Baiyang Building Overpass
With the theme of charming donuts, a gorgeous world of light and shadow is created, which is like sprinkling fantasy icing on the space. Through carefully arranged LED light groups, the space adds endless charm and sweet color. Wandering there, you will feel endless happiness and joy, and it will also touch the viewer's deep yearning and yearning for the Christmas season.
"Magic Manor" Lighting District
The Wizard of Oz
Location: Station Square
Immersive lighting installation, lighting art integrating natural elements. The design is inspired by the fairy tale: the magical journey in "The Wizard of Oz", combined with the beautiful urban landscape of New Taipei City to create a "Christmas" paradise.
Fantasy Leaning Tower
Location: Station Square
The unique golden Baroque style has become one of the most charming attractions in Christmas City. The unique space installation combines with the winter Christmas landscaping. Walking through it, people will be immersed in the gorgeous atmosphere and forget to leave.
Joy Train
Location: Station Square
The large-scale mechanical dynamic exhibition device combines multiple elements such as machinery, visual light and shadow, somatosensory special effects, and a large-scale canopy layout to transform the station square into a magical world full of whims and wonders. Follow Santa's Happy Train to unfold a fantasy. Let's go on a world adventure!
"Magic Fairy Tale Kingdom" Lighting Zone
Elk Fantasy Forest
Location: Fuchu Plaza
The elk pulled the sled and slid on the snow. The red velvet and bells fluttering on the sled emitted crisp ringing, creating dreamlike music, as if the entire forest was dancing to these beautiful melodies.
Magic Gift Box
Location: Fuchu Plaza
When night falls, the Starlight Snow Dance Ferris Wheel begins to shine like bright stars in the night sky. Each carriage of the Ferris Wheel is covered with colorful and lovely magic props, as if it is decorated as a dream paradise scene.
Magic Planet
Location: Fuchu Plaza
In the center of Fuzhong Garden, stands a dazzling colorful pony crystal ball. The crystal ball shines like a dream and is surrounded by colorful lights and colorful decorations.
"Magic Cinema" Lighting Area
Multiverse Christmas Box
Location: Wanping Park
Whether it's the ferocious and domineering Godzilla and King Kong, or the super crazy Transformers heroes in the sci-fi genre, or the cool and dazzling Hot Wheels flame car, the cute and dreamy Barbie and fur ball snacks, or the most classic ones UNO card showdown, everything is waiting for you to explore in the Christmas box!
Source: New Taipei City Government, New Taipei Christmas City official website
