Welcome the New Year with Taipei101 Countdown Fireworks! New Year’s Eve Taipei Travel Plan

This year, as the COVID situation gradually improves, many people are considering traveling abroad for the New Year holidays. Taipei is a highly recommended destination for ringing in the New Year. You can plan a short trip because there are many direct flights from Japan, making it possible to reach Taipei in just about 2 to 4 hours. Taipei 101 Countdown Fireworks is one of the world’s most popular New Year events. How about enjoying your New Year’s trip while exploring famous sightseeing spots, such as temples and restaurants? Hotel Gracery Taipei has Japanese-speaking staff who can assist you during your stay in Taipei. Enjoy your sightseeing in Taipei and make the most of your relaxing time!

Taipei101 Countdown Fireworks, a Must-See Landmark Event in Taipei – Celebrate the New Year in Style!

Taipei101 is a world-famous skyscraper, which is a symbol of Taiwan. It was once a hot topic as the tallest building in the world. This iconic structure is also a popular building where you can enjoy shopping and delicious food. Nowadays, Taipei 101 has become a must-visiting spot for Taiwanese tourists, but especially, a big event is the countdown fireworks, which are held on New Year’s Day. Sparks fly from the entire building, so you can see beautiful and spectacular fireworks from the surrounding area. after the fireworks, people shout ‘Sin Nian Kuaira!’ (Happy New Year) to celebrate the New Year, so everyone can celebrate the New Year. Traffic restrictions will be in place on New Year’s Eve, and some roads will be closed. We recommend using public transportation including the subway to visit. Hotel Gracery Taipei is conveniently accessed by subway, so be sure to check the route before heading there.

Opening Hours	10:00AM – 9:00（Last entry 8:30PM） *Taipei 101 Observatory will be open until 7:00PM on December 31
Address	No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan
Access	5 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Taipei to Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station then a 2-minute ride on the Subway Zhonghe Xinlu Xian, and transfer to the Danshui Xinyi Xian at Dongmen Station for approximately 6 minutes, and get off at Taipei 101/World Trade Station, short walk from there *The subway is scheduled to operate 24 hours a day on December 31
URL	https://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/observatory

New Year’s Visit to the Most Powerful Spiritual Spot in Taipei – Lungshan Temple

In Japan, there is a custom of making a New Year’s visit on January 1st, known as Hatsumode (初詣), and shrines and temples are crowded with people. However, in Taiwan, the calendar is based on the lunar calendar, so shrines and temples are not surprisingly crowded on January 1st. It’s easier to visit the shrine than in Japan, so how about taking this opportunity to visit Taiwan? We also recommend Lungshan Temple (龍山寺), which is known as the most powerful power spot in Taipei. Lungshan Temple, which has the longest history in Taipei for over 200 years, is a temple that is a mixture of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism and is home to over 100 gods. It is said to have various benefits such as love, work, studies, health, and safe childbirth. There are also many highlights to see, including elaborate carvings and a decorative ceiling depicting a dragon ascending to the sky, so it’s a spot where you’ll want to take your time leisurely.

Opening Hours	6:00AM – 9:45PM
Address	No. 211, Guangzhou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Access	5 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Taipei to Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station (忠孝新生駅), then a 7-minute ride on the Subway Bannan Line to Longshan Temple Station (龍山寺駅), and close to walk from there
URL	https://www.lungshan.org.tw/en/index.php

Enjoy the New Year with Taiwan’s Famous Hot Pot at 老四川巴蜀麻辣燙 (Old Sichuan Spicy Hot Pot)

In Taiwan, there is a custom where people gather with their family and friends to enjoy hot pot on New Year’s Eve. It’s a great opportunity for you to experience this popular tradition when visiting Taiwan. This time, we would like to introduce you to a famous Taiwanese food – a renowned hot pot restaurant called 老四川巴蜀麻辣燙 (Old Sichuan Spicy Hot Pot). While hot pot has its origins in China, the Taiwanese variation features a pot with a partition in the center, with one side containing a white soup called paitan (白湯) and the other side with a red soup called mala (麻辣), seasoned with chili peppers and bean sauce. It is a hot pot dish in which vegetables, seafood, and mutton are added to each soup, making it popular for its luxurious and versatile appearance that allows you to enjoy the flavors of 2soups at the same time. 老四川巴蜀麻辣燙 has 2 restaurants, the Zhongshan store and the Nanjing store in Taipei City, both of which are easily accessible from Hotel Gracery Taipei, so be sure to check them out.

Opening Hours	（Taipei Zhongshan restaurant) 11:30AM – 1:30PM （Taipei Nanjing restaurant）11:30AM – 5:00PM
Address	（Taipei Zhongshan restaurant) No.112, ChangAn East Rd Section 2, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan  （Taipei Nanjing restaurant）No.45, Section 2, Nanjing E Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Access	（Taipei Zhongshan restaurant）15 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Taipei （Taipei Nanjing restaurant）18 min. walk from Hotel Gracery Taipei
URL	https://www.oldsichuan.com.tw/official/home