2026 Taoyuan Lantern Festival Draws Over 1.67 Million Visitors
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Updated：2026-03-09
Posted Date：2026-03-09
The 2026 Taoyuan Lantern Festival ran from February 25 to March 8, 2026, at the Hutoushan Innovation Hub, Nankan Riverside Parks, and Sanmin Sports Park under the theme " Pegasus Illuminates Taoyuan," blending Taoyuan Aerotropolis imagery with the zodiac horse motif. The festival's main lantern, a kinetic metal flying horse, anchored a lineup of themed lantern displays, performances, AR experiences, amusement rides, and a food market, drawing more than 1.67 million visitors over its 12-day run.
The lantern festival had 50 volunteer guides providing multilingual services in English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, and guided roughly 250,000 visitors through its three lantern zones. For the first time, it also introduced an Old Town lantern tour linking Jing Fu Gong Temple, Guyi Lane, time-honored local shops, and the main lantern area. The event also promoted low-carbon transportation: about 45% of surveyed visitors reached the venues by public transit, YouBike, or on foot. The venue featured 25 AIoT smart trash bins to support waste sorting and reduction efforts. A total of 1,233 valid questionnaires were collected, with both overall satisfaction and willingness to participate again exceeding 90%.
Low-carbon transportation measures were also reflected in public bicycle use: nearby YouBike stations averaged about 300 more rentals per day during the festival, while turnover rates rose by roughly 24% over normal days. The smart trash bins automatically sent a notification when they reached 80% capacity. During the event, they issued 110 notifications, and waste was collected promptly. In the survey, the main lantern earned support from 75% of respondents, making it the most popular display. On the festival's final day, ICPC international students also visited to experience the culture of the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
The lantern festival had 50 volunteer guides providing multilingual services in English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, and guided roughly 250,000 visitors through its three lantern zones. For the first time, it also introduced an Old Town lantern tour linking Jing Fu Gong Temple, Guyi Lane, time-honored local shops, and the main lantern area. The event also promoted low-carbon transportation: about 45% of surveyed visitors reached the venues by public transit, YouBike, or on foot. The venue featured 25 AIoT smart trash bins to support waste sorting and reduction efforts. A total of 1,233 valid questionnaires were collected, with both overall satisfaction and willingness to participate again exceeding 90%.
Low-carbon transportation measures were also reflected in public bicycle use: nearby YouBike stations averaged about 300 more rentals per day during the festival, while turnover rates rose by roughly 24% over normal days. The smart trash bins automatically sent a notification when they reached 80% capacity. During the event, they issued 110 notifications, and waste was collected promptly. In the survey, the main lantern earned support from 75% of respondents, making it the most popular display. On the festival's final day, ICPC international students also visited to experience the culture of the Taiwan Lantern Festival.
