It’s early November, so we still have about a month and a half to go until Christmas, but the festive spirit is already here! Miaoli City has just put up its Christmas decorations and lights on November 3rd, so of course, we couldn't wait to check them out.
First, we stopped by a park to let our son burn off some energy. The park was pretty empty, likely because of the strong winds today - it was so intense that it felt a bit uncomfortable, even though the sky was beautifully blue. We heard some sad news about how powerful the wind can be: apparently, someone had accidents on scooter, hitting electric pole with tragic outcomes. Winter in northern Taiwan can be tough sometimes with this kind of weather.
After playing, we set off to find dinner and passed by a nearby university to see what the local students were eating. We ended up at a place originally from Hsinchu and ordered a few favorites: lu rou fan (braised pork rice), crystal dumpling soup, oyster omelet, and rou yuan. I’m not the biggest fan of the sauce on the oyster omelet and rou yuan, but the food was tasty and affordable, especially considering how pricey some places are these days.
Finally, it was time for the Christmas lights to switch on at 6 PM! This year’s decorations are even better than last, with four different buildings decorated uniquely. Christmas music plays across the displays, with each building getting its own tunes every 15 minutes. The main building has the most beautiful decorations, though while trying to take pictures, I spotted a taxi parked illegally on the red line. Sadly, that’s a pretty common sight around Taiwan.
The third building’s theme was a fun surprise - an outer-space Christmas! There was an astronaut climbing a Christmas tree with planets placed around, such a unique take on holiday decor. The last building had pink trees and a sleigh perfect for photos. The decorations this year feel more exciting and festive, with so much to look at. And a great thing was that there were very few people, making it easy to take good pictures. Or maybe not that easy - since in the darkness, people turn pitch black in photos, haha!
As we were about to head home, the scent of the nearby night market drew us in. We grabbed some BBQ skewers, which had that classic Tainan flavor with a hint of sweetness. It’s perfect if you love Tainan-style food, but it might be an acquired taste for some! The night market was a bit quieter than usual - it opens three times a week, so perhaps this wasn’t the busiest night. Coming to this night market is super convenient since it’s just across the street from Miaoli Train Station!
All in all, it was a cozy start to the holiday season in Miaoli. Can't wait to see how Christmas unfolds in other places!
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