A fall vacation plan to enjoy the Moon Festival season in Taipei

In Taiwan, there is the Moon Festival (or Mid-Autumn Festival) in fall. If you visit Taiwan during this time, why not try some mooncakes or go see the moon from a nice viewing spot? We’ll show you some things to do and spots to visit in Taipei during the Moon Festival.

What is the Moon Festival? Enjoy local culture if you come to Taipei in the fall!

The Moon Festival is an important seasonal event in China and Taiwan. In Taiwan, it is a holiday to honor the full moon and it is one of the three major seasonal holidays in the country. In Japan, there is a term for the “mid-autumn full moon”, and the day of this full moon is called Otsukimi (お月見). People eat special mochi balls (月見団子) and watch the moon. In Taiwan, however, it is a very big event and a national holiday. It’s normal for people to return to their hometowns and spend time with family. The date is on the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar, so it changes every year. This year it is on September 17th, 2024 (Tuesday). If you visit Taiwan in fall, be sure to enjoy the local ways to celebrate. You can buy mooncakes that are sold during this season or visit Taipei 101 for special events. The cities are decorated, and you can enjoy the special atmosphere. Hotel Gracery Taipei is located in central Taipei, so it’s perfect for your vacation in Taiwan.

Date	September 17th, 2024 (Tuesday)
Address	Hotel Gracery Taipei 89 Section 2, Zhongxiao E Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Access	Hotel Gracery Taipei: 1-min. walk from MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station which is 2 stops from Taipei Station
URL	https://taipei.gracery.com/?_gl=1%2A1y3i7z2%2A_gcl_au%2AMTQ1Mjk1NDg1My4xNzI1MDUxOTk2&_bdsid=3VHqdn.oURrARL.1725051996677.1725052001&_bd_prev_page=https%3A%2F%2Fgracery.com%2Ftaipei%2F&_bdrpf=1#_ga=2.124462734.508747982.1725051996-346251512.1710293404

Enjoy mooncakes from popular bakeries and dessert shops in Taiwan

Mooncakes are special sweets that are sold during the Moon Festival season. In Taiwan, it is customary to gift mooncakes to people in your life to show gratitude. During this season, bakeries and dessert shops start selling their mooncakes. Gift boxes are always extremely popular. Tourists are able to buy them, too, so you can compare mooncakes from different shops. The mooncake in the picture is from a bakery in Taipei called YOSHI BAKERY. It’s a traditional mooncake filled with a paste of salted egg yolk and red bean. The mooncakes at this shop are in high demand, so it may be difficult to get your hands on them. But, there are many other stores with their own original mooncakes, so be sure to check them out.

Hours	YOSHI BAKERY (陳耀訓·麵包埠) 12:00PM – 7:30PM
Address	YOSHI BAKERY（陳耀訓·麵包埠） 51 Lane 244, Dunhua N Rd, Taipei City, Taiwan
Access	YOSHI BAKERY（陳耀訓·麵包埠） Hotel Gracery Taipei: 9-min. car ride from the hotel
URL	https://www.instagram.com/yoshi_bakery/

A goldfish swims inside of your teacup! Have a Moon Festival tea party at 子村莊園 CHARM VILLA

Taiwanese tea pairs perfectly with sweet mooncakes. Why not enjoy a tea break with popular teas and mooncakes? 子村莊園 CHARM VILLA is a cafe that has goldfish tea bags. The cafe became a hit on social media and garners many tourists. They have many different teas but they mainly have Taiwanese teas. They have teas like milk oolong, rose, oolong, and other unique ones you may have never heard of. The goldfish swimming in your tea is so cute and makes a great gift. There are many kinds of Taiwanese teas, from refreshing ones to richer, deeper ones. They all pair well with mooncakes, pineapple cakes, and many other Taiwanese sweets. Come find your favorite pairing here.

Hours	11:00AM – 10:00PM
Address	B2F Section 3, Lane 39, Zhongshan N Rd, Taipei City, Taiwan
Access	Hotel Gracery Taipei: 8-min. car ride from the hotel
URL	http://www.charmvilla.com/