The 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival was held in Taoyuan, from February 12 to 23, drawing 15 million visitors. This renowned festival is a vibrant expression of Taiwan's cultural heritage, associated with sending ancestors' spirits back to heaven. Apart from the main event, lesser-known attractions were showcased, including vintage hotels like YuanShan Grand Hotel with Cold War escape tunnels, and Taichung's Rainbow Village, turned cultural landmark through community art. The festival aimed to reveal Taiwan beyond Taipei, emphasizing unique cultural experiences and less familiar destinations such as Taichung's Gaomei Wetlands and Sud Vista camping village, known for artistic lodgings and local teas. This enchanting festival offers a deep dive into Taiwan's rich cultural diversity.
