Ghost Month & Zhongyuan Festival

Ghost Month & Zhongyuan Festival commands a full month of solemn yet vibrant rituals, drawing over 8 million participants in 2025 to honor wandering spirits. Elaborate temple offerings include multi-tiered fruit pyramids and roasted whole pigs, while nightly water-lantern releases light up rivers across Taiwan. Participants can join guided temple tours in Taipei or witness the grand Pudu ceremonies in Keelung, where 1,500 tables of food are offered. This event’s 30-day duration provides a deeper cultural immersion than Taipei Lantern Festival’s two-week spectacle, though it demands greater stamina from attendees.