
The main light is a 33-meter hot air balloon shaped Christmas tree, and the event will last until December 27
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New Taipei Christmas City is an annual festival in New Taipei City. The 2026 event officially opened on the 13th and will last until December 27. The main lighting is based on the theme of the popular IP "Kana Hera's Little Animals", creating a 33-meter-high hot air balloon-shaped Christmas tree.
The 2026 New Taipei Christmas City will officially open on the 13th. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
The annual New Taipei Christmas City is coming again! The 2026 New Taipei Christmas City will officially open this Friday (13th). This year, the main lights will have a super cute new look. The popular IP "Kana Hera's Little Animals" will be stationed for the first time, creating a 33-meter-tall hot air balloon-shaped Christmas tree. Pink Bunny and Assistant P will accompany everyone to celebrate Christmas. As the night falls and the lights come on, the giant main light instantly becomes the focus of the entire venue. Even before the official opening of the city, it has already attracted people to take photos and check in.
This year’s event will be lively until December 27. In addition to cute lighting and exciting festive activities, there are also many markets planned around the lighting area, gathering gourmet snacks, healing drinks and creative products. The New Taipei City Tourism Bureau has also collaborated with 14 specialty stores around Banqiao to launch limited coupons. After viewing the lanterns, people can also stop by to eat delicious food and go shopping, arranging a small trip to Banqiao full of Christmas atmosphere.
The sea of lights at New Taipei Christmas City shines, attracting people to feel the romantic festive atmosphere (photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
Pink Bunny and Assistant P board a hot air balloon to renovate Northern Christmas City. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
The popular IP "Kana Hera's Little Animals" became the main protagonist of this year's lighting. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
"Kanahela's Little Animals" became the New Taipei Christmas City themed IP for the first time. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
People rushed to the scene to take photos and feel the strong Christmas atmosphere. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
"Kanahela's Little Animals" became the New Taipei Christmas City themed IP for the first time. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
Colorful lights light up the streets of Banqiao, creating a strong Christmas atmosphere ahead of schedule. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
Snowflakes fall from the large Christmas tree, creating a strong festive atmosphere. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
The Christmas tree combined with the falling snow effect makes you feel like you are in a dreamy winter. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
Colorful lights light up the streets of Banqiao, creating a strong Christmas atmosphere ahead of schedule. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)
The eye-catching pink dream wheel in the station square. (Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)

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