{"schema_version":"v1","type":"trip_article","slug":"keelung-ghost-festival-2026","locale":"en","canonical_url":"https://voucherdata.asia/en/trips/keelung-ghost-festival-2026","updated_at":"2026-04-19T01:21:50.420180+00:00","headline":"Keelung Ghost Festival 2026","one_sentence_summary":"Keelung Ghost Festival 2026, officially scheduled for April 19-22, is held in Keelung, Taiwan's largest seaport city.","facts":[{"label":"Festival Dates","value":"April 19-22, 2026","source":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival","sourceLabel":"wikipedia.org"},{"label":"Location","value":"Keelung, Taiwan","source":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival","sourceLabel":"wikipedia.org"},{"label":"Key Highlight","value":"The festival is known for its exorcism rituals and street performances.","source":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival","sourceLabel":"wikipedia.org"},{"label":"Visitor Tip","value":"Visitors can take the Keelung Metro from Taipei or train from Keelung Station.","source":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival","sourceLabel":"wikipedia.org"}],"city_tabs":{"keelung":{"title":"Keelung","bullets":["Attend the exorcism ritual ceremony","Explore the Keelung Night Market for local snacks and souvenirs","Visit the Keelung Folk Custom Museum"],"source":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival","sourceLabel":"wikipedia.org"},"taipei":{"title":"Taipei","bullets":["Take the Keelung Metro from Taipei to Keelung Station","Visit the Longshan Temple for an authentic Taipei experience","Try local street food at the night market"],"source":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival","sourceLabel":"wikipedia.org"}},"faq":[{"q":"What are the festival dates?","a":"The Keelung Ghost Festival in 2026 is officially scheduled for April 19-22.","sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival"]},{"q":"How can I get to Keelung?","a":"Visitors can take the Keelung Metro from Taipei or train from Keelung Station.","sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival"]},{"q":"What should I wear during the festival?","a":"Visitors are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the festival.","sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival"]},{"q":"Is the festival open to foreigners?","a":"Yes, the festival is open to foreigners and encourages cultural exchange.","sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival"]},{"q":"What is the best time to visit?","a":"The best time to visit the festival is during the day, when the crowds are smaller.","sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival"]}],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival","https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002020"],"key_takeaways":[{"text":"April 19, 2026's Keelung Ghost Festival features the city's exorcism rituals and street performances.","date":"2026-04-19","scope":"Festival Highlights","source_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungry_Ghost_Festival","source_label":"wikipedia.org"}],"reading_outline":[{"id":"executive-summary","label":"Keelung Ghost Festival Summary"},{"id":"facts","label":"2026 Keelung Ghost Festival Facts"},{"id":"city-routes","label":"Getting to Keelung"},{"id":"faq","label":"2026 Keelung Ghost Festival FAQ"},{"id":"planning","label":"Plan Your Trip to Keelung"}],"topic":{"chain":["trips","taiwan-festivals","keelung-ghost-festival","keelung-ghost-festival-2026"]},"status":"published"}