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Light Up Tamsui

“Christmas in Tamsui: A Journey of Light” is the theme of this year’s Tamsui Lighting Zone. Light brings the city’s many landscapes together, from its riverside and historic streets to its distinctive landmarks. A vibrant play of colors and illumination captures the unique beauty of Tamsui in winter. Follow the lights as they lead you on a sparkling, romantic Christmas journey.

Inspired by Danjiang Bridge, the entrance installation features colorful lighting effects that blend softly into the surroundings, creating rich layers of light and shadow. Dynamic lighting enhances the festive atmosphere, inviting visitors to capture memorable photos and wander through Tamsui’s enchanting nighttime scenery.

A World of Light

The festive magic of Christmasland in New Taipei City 2026 extends to Tamsui, transforming this historic harbor city into a place where the world comes together. Inspired by the idea of a journey around the globe, the installation symbolizes a Christmas invitation from Tamsui to the world.

A Postcard to the World

Let the joy of Christmas become a postcard from your travels. Come visit Tamsui this winter! One postcard connects Tamsui to the world and marks the beginning of an exciting journey ahead.

Gateway to a Journey of Light

The Christmas invitation sent from Tamsui travels across the world, inspiring travelers near and far to set off on their journeys. Passing through a series of glowing gateways, they move forward with anticipation of all that Tamsui has to offer. From the moment the invitation arrives, a magical Christmas journey across cities and into Tamsui begins.

Tidal Flat Adventures

Mudskippers, fiddler crabs, tree frogs, and hermit crabs come to life as adorable, illuminated characters, hopping, swaying, and waving their oversized claws across the ground. Through playful, animated projections, the rich natural ecosystem of Tamsui’s tidal flats makes its way into the heart of the city.

Set Sail in Tamsui

Follow the lights along the way as your journey begins on the banks of the Tamsui River. Step aboard a ferry brought to life through light and shadow, symbolizing the journey in pursuit of light, and explore Tamsui’s dazzling illuminated scenery.

Wander Through the Enchanted Forest

As the journey continues, sparkling points of light bloom among the trees and across the grass. Deer, butterflies, and squirrels weave their way through flowers and shimmering lights, creating a magical scene full of life and wonder.

The Christmas Light Stop

A large tree in the plaza is transformed into a “station of light” along the journey, inviting travelers to pause beneath its branches. Capture a special travel memory surrounded by festive lights and Christmas wishes, and enjoy a warm, welcoming stop along the way.

The Tree of Light

This Christmas tree celebrates the memories and identity of Tamsui, bringing together iconic landmarks and historic architecture, including Danjiang Bridge, Tianyuan Temple (天元宮), and the Little White House. Flowing ribbons of light connect these familiar sights, weaving together the city’s harbor heritage and distinctive landscapes. As memories of Tamsui come alive through light, they converge in a magnificent “Tree of Light” shining against the night sky.

The Christmas Train

After saying goodbye to the festive cruise ship, the little travelers arrive at the century-old locomotive on Tamsui Old Street. They board a Christmas-themed train illuminated with sparkling lights and continue their journey along the memories of the old railway. From “setting sail on the water” to “traveling by rail,” the journey flows naturally into its next chapter in Tamsui.

Discover Tamsui

Follow the lights to the second lighting zone, where another side of Tamsui awaits around a city corner. A leisurely angler continues the story of the journey, accompanied by familiar scenes of Tamsui, including its riverside, lighthouse, and historic buildings. Together, they transform the triangular park into a charming travel scene that captures the everyday character of the city.

Huwei Illuminated

The familiar figure of Dr. George Leslie Mackay stands at the heart of this installation. Inspired by the riverside wildlife of Tamsui, including egrets and fiddler crabs, the display features shimmering blue and white lights that evoke the sparkle of water. Follow the lights on a leisurely stroll and discover Tamsui’s distinctive riverside scenery, where the city’s stories meet the beauty of nature.

A Sunset Journey

Step into a leafy walkway illuminated by warm amber spheres overhead, like the last rays of sunshine over the Tamsui River gently gathered among the treetops. Follow the path from dusk into the night and enjoy another side of Tamsui’s scenery, as its iconic sunsets become part of your Christmas journey.

A Christmas Stroll in Tamsui

A cheerful Santa Claus waves to welcome visitors, while the “A Christmas Stroll in Tamsui” themed lights add a delightful festive surprise to the journey. Stop for a photo with Santa and take home a joyful Christmas memory made in Tamsui.

Play with Light in Tamsui

Turn sightseeing into an interactive journey of light, where visitors can experience Tamsui in a whole new way. Through activities that invite them to step, touch, tap, walk through, and take photos, both adults and children can become part of the dazzling light displays. Have fun exploring and playing, and make this one of the most joyful stops on your Christmas journey.

Love in Tamsui

The journey continues through a world of light and leads to the romantic Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf. Its iconic Lover’s Bridge is transformed into a dazzling illuminated landmark, complemented by colorful lights and travel-inspired elements. The enchanting nighttime atmosphere of the wharf is brought into the display, inviting visitors to experience the romance and charm of Tamsui’s waterfront.

A Forest Bathed in Light

Different colors gradually shift among the trees, creating an illuminated backdrop around the lawn that echoes the Christmas castle in front. Whether visitors admire the scene from afar, stroll through the area, or stop for photos, they will feel as if they have stepped into a seamless Christmas wonderland.