Here Are The Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan

It’s that time of the year again! It seems like just yesterday we were showing you the best spots for cherry blossom viewing in Japan and around the world. But if you don’t want to wait till March to drown yourself in the shower of pink sakura petals in Japan, don’t worry. You don’t have to wait – cherry blossom season has already begun in Taiwan.

7 best locations to view cherry blossoms in Taiwan

Cherry Blossom Viewing Activites in North Taiwan:

• Yangmingshan Cherry Blossoms Festival 15th Feb to 17th March 2019
• Lohas Cherry Blossom Festival 27th Jan to 17th Feb

1. Yangmingshan National Park, Taipei

The famous blooming season in Yangmingshan National Park is from February to March, and there’s a lot more to see than cherry blossoms. It’s a paradise for flower-lovers and shutterbugs with an endless sea of azaleas, camellia, spring blossoms, wild peonies and more. The best time to catch the bloom is from late January to late February, and the most photogenic spots have to be Dongfang Temple and Lane 42 Pingjing Street.

Address: No. 1-20, Zhuzihu Road, Beitou District, Yangmingshan, Taipei

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2. Wuji Tianyuan Temple, New Taipei City

This five-storey, 60 metre ‘Temple of Heaven’ pagoda is surrounded by densely packed cherry trees every spring. You can find a variety of sakura species here, including well-known ones like Taiwan cherry, which typically starts blooming from February, and Yoshino cherry, which begins to flower in March. And while you’re here, of course you should pay a visit to the Taoist temple itself and pray for good luck for the new year like the locals.

Address: No. 36, Section 3, Beixin Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City

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3. Wulai, New Taipei City

Take a day trip to Wulai for an amazing sakura-viewing train ride in February and March. Riding on the historic Wulai Scenic Train surrounded by a cloud of cherry blossoms can make you feel like you’re travelling back in time. When you get off at the Warrior Square, don’t forget to take a snap of the dazzling waterfalls, made even more magical with sakura. This picturesque town is also known for its natural hot springs and traditional Atayal delicacies, so make sure you have a good soak and eat your way up Wulai Old Street.

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4. Wuling Farm, Taichung

With around 35,000 to 40,000 cherry trees, Wuling Farm is easily one of the top sakura viewing hotspots in Taichung. The farm boasts a unique cherry cultivar called ‘Pink Lady’, a hybrid of Taiwan and Japanese cherries with soft-pink petals and yellow pistils – found only here.

Address: No. 3-1, Wuling Road, Heping District, Taichung

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5. Tai-an Police Station, Taichung

Known as Taiwan’s most beautiful police station all because of the 60 Yaezakura (‘double-blossom’ sakura) trees planted in front of the station’s parking lot. Flowering every February and March, these trees form a spectacular cherry blossom trail. Stay till dusk if you can as it gets even more romantic, with a dark blue sky in the background and street lamps casting soft yellow light on the flowers.

Address: No. 1, Anmei Road, Houli District, Taichung

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6. Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Nantou

The stunning beauty of Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village makes it another top spot to see sakura in Taiwan. The cherry blossom scene from day to night are equally enchanting: witness a sea of pink flowers at daylight or the romantic spectacle of illuminated lakeside blossoms at night. The village is divided into different park areas with a ‘sakura market’, floral delicacies like sakura tea and dessert, and other festive celebrations.

Address: No. 45, Chihtien Lane, Yuchi Township, Nantou

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7. Alishan National Scenic Area, Chiayi

This year, Alishan Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from 10 March to 10 April in the 41,520-hectare National Scenic Area. Different varieties of sakura will bloom in succession, including Kuril cherry, Taiwan cherry, Yoshino cherry and Yaezakura. There are two specially-planned sakura-viewing routes that you can choose from. We recommend staying at least a night in Alishan to fully appreciate the beauty of this alpine area with many scenic hiking trails.

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