We visited Banqiao, New Taipei, to see Christmasland. The decorations were amazing, with lights everywhere! There were a lot of people, so it took us three hours to walk around the place. The best part is that it's free to enjoy! The lights adorned the bridges, trees, and buildings, illuminating everything around Banqiao station with colorful brilliance. Even a small train was adorned with lights, and people patiently waited nearly an hour for their turn to ride.
Having the MRT was really convenient because finding parking around Banqiao would have been challenging. We drove from Daxi Old Street to Dingpu Station, and it was quite empty there with no parking issues. I am amazed by Christmasland. In Poland, only larger cities have a lot of Christmas decorations. Unfortunately, I used to live in the countryside, so I have never seen anything like this before. It's funny, but I have seen more decorations in Taiwan than in Poland.
One thing I wouldn't have expected to see in Taiwan is Christmasland. Taiwan is predominantly a Buddhist/Taoist country, with only about 5% of the population being Christian. So, it's intriguing to see such an abundance of decorations and the popularity of this holiday here. Christmasland is the most well-known winter festival in Taiwan, and each year, the events and themed decorations differ.
The more lights there are, the more people gather. The two colorful bridges were completely crowded, and despite the advice not to stop on the bridge, some young people taking countless selfies didn't seem to care. It was a bit annoying because they were blocking the road all the time. I don't spend much time taking pictures, especially when there are a lot of people around. That's why my pictures sometimes don't turn out very well.
Christmasland in New Taipei was first opened in 2010, and since then, a lot has changed, with Christmas becoming more popular. The Banqiao station has also become more decorated and attracts more people each year.
This year's Christmasland opened on November 16, 2018, and will last until January 1, 2019. It spans 47 days, the longest duration since it first opened a few years ago. Each year features different themed decorations, and this year's theme revolves around space and planets.
The decorations are divided into four major zones: Santa Galaxy, Symphony Galaxy, Robocar Policy Galaxy, and Circular Galaxy. The "Psychedelic Planet" display, composed of 100,000 lights, occurs every half hour. Visitors can enter the center of the planet and be surrounded by a river of silver and white lights. Another highlight is the 3-D light sculpture projection called "Galaxy Planet Adventure." The showcase lasts for six minutes and plays every half hour from 5:30 PM to 12 AM.
This year's light show is the biggest ever in Taiwan, with 900 LED tubes installed at the square. These lights are capable of displaying 256 different colors in a kaleidoscopic array.
Every week, different programs are organized. For example, on December 1-2, there will be a Child Carnival, followed by a Christmas Market on December 7-9, a Christmas Concert on December 15-16, a Folk Song Concert on December 22, a Classic Taiwanese Song Concert on December 23, and Christmas Eve celebrations on December 24. Finally, on December 29, there will be a Christmas Treasure Hunting event.
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