Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival
鹽水蜂炮
An annual festival in Tainan City, Taiwan, where participants are intentionally bombarded by millions of fireworks for good luck.

📜 Annual festival in Tainan City, Taiwan, known for its unique and explosive celebration.
🔍 Participants are intentionally hit by fireworks for good luck.

Why Go

🎆 Experience a world-renowned, exhilarating fireworks festival
✨ Participate in a unique tradition believed to bring good luck
🚶 Witness a vibrant parade with holy figurines
🍽️ Sample local delicacies and explore historic Yanshui town

Why Avoid

⚠️ Dangerous activity with risk of injury (hearing loss, blindness, burns)
😵 Can be disorienting and overwhelming for outsiders
🚗 Traffic control in downtown Yanshui on event day

Tips

⛑️ Wear full protective gear: flame retardant clothes, scarf, gloves, full-face motorcycle helmet. Vendors sell gear locally.
🤝 Attend with a festival veteran for the best experience.
🚌 Public transport from Tainan City to Yanshui can be complicated; check schedules.

Hours

🕒 Annually, 15 days into the Chinese lunar calendar, on the evening of the Lantern Festival.

🅿️ Parking

Private vehicles and buses must park outside downtown Yanshui from 15:00 due to traffic control.
Walk about 10 minutes to the fireworks area.

Last updated 2 days ago

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