Taipei Lunar New Year Afternoon Walking Tour

Operation Day2023: January 7, 8, 13, 14
DepartureAfternoon
DurationHalf Day
Pick-up Time14:30
Vehicle TypeOn foot
Meeting PointMRT Beimen Station (G13), Exit 3
Drop-off PointNingxia Night Market

Highlights

Experience the most festive event during Lunar New Year
Have a glimpse of the locals’ new year grocery shopping in Dihua Street Lunar New Year Market
Explore the world of Chinese medicine at a Chinese medicine shop
Know about the traditional to modern trends of garment making at Taipei’s biggest fabric market
Visit the most famous “matchmaker” in Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple
Discover Taiwanese tea culture at one of the oldest tea shops in Taipei
Guaranteed departure for minimum of 1 guest

Overview

You may have seen some Lunar New Year customs in the movies, like the family reunion dinner, writing spring couplets, lighting firecrackers, etc. If you have never personally experienced these activities, don’t miss this chance to be a part of them and feel the festive vibe.

Every year about 2 weeks before Lunar New Year’s Eve, Dihua Street Lunar New Year Market is the most popular and anticipating event before the upcoming holidays. Through this walking tour, you will experience a local touch of Lunar New Year customs, such as grocery shopping, new year decorations, worship rituals, etc.

Not only that, you will also visit a Chinese medicine shop, Taipei’s biggest fabric market, and one of the oldest tea shops in Taipei. Each of them plays a big part in Lunar New Year: New Year’s Eve dinner, new clothes for New Year and New Year gifts.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Professional licensed tour guide (Mandarin / English)
Local general liabilities insurance

Local transport
Food and beverage
Gratuities

Important Notice

Tour commentary will be provided in Mandarin and English.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The sequence and time of stay of tour stops may be adjusted according to the traffic/weather condition.
If the tour has to be cancelled due to bad weather, we will contact you no later than the evening before the excursion day by email or SMS.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes earlier than the pick-up time.
This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities.
Ensure you carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses for meals, beverages, souvenirs, tips, etc. Convenience stores and most of the eateries in Taiwan don't accept credit cards as a form of payment.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, you must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the listing’s local pick-up time(GMT+8). Please contact us by email or phone.

Email: edisonts@ms6.hinet.net

Phone: +886 2 25635313

No-shows are defined as passengers who do not show up on time for the tours. In this event, the bookings will be cancelled and non-refundable.

Cancellations made 24 hours or more in advance of the listing’s pick-up time in the local time zone: full refund

Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance of the listing’s pick-up time in the local time zone: non-refundable