Taiwan Cherry Blossoms: While the world is busy planning its trips, are you regretting missing this annual spectacle because you can't take time off work? Don't despair! Taiwan, the "treasure island" near Hong Kong, also boasts cherry blossoms. Its cherry blossom season is later than in Japan and South Korea. Here are some great places to see cherry blossoms in Taiwan. Fushou Mountain experiences four distinct seasons: cherry blossoms, pear blossoms, peach blossoms, and apple blossoms in spring; golden cat's ear chrysanthemums in summer; peaches, pears, and apples bearing fruit in autumn, and maple leaves turning red; and plum blossoms and snow in winter—each season offers a different landscape.
Fushoushan Farm has several cherry blossom spots. Besides the cherry blossom groves next to the tea plantation and Yuanyang Lake, the cherry blossoms at Songlu attract many locals from Taiwan every year. Songlu is located at the entrance of Fushoushan and was the residence of former Taiwanese President Chiang Ching-kuo. It is named after the lush pine forests around it. With its red-tiled wooden houses, winding paths, and red-brick chimneys, it resembles a Japanese garden. It has now been converted into VIP rooms and is open to tourists.
Cherry Blossom Viewing at Fushoushan Cherry Blossom Garden
🌸Flowering period: Early February to early April
📍Address: Fushou Road, Heping District, Taichung City
⏰Business Hours: 04:30-16:30
I'm sure everyone has heard of the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village Cherry Blossom Festival, right? The Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village is a very famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Taiwan! The delicate pink cherry blossoms in full bloom make for a truly dreamy visit in early spring. The Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village Cherry Blossom Festival also features many activities, such as lighting ceremonies, a night dance festival, a cherry blossom market, yukata (light cotton robe) making experiences, and cherry blossom tea parties. After enjoying the cherry blossoms, you can also explore the park or take the cable car to Sun Moon Lake for panoramic views of the lake!
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Park Cherry Blossom Season
🌸Flowering period: Double cherry blossoms early to mid-February, Yoshino cherry blossoms mid-February, Fuji cherry blossoms late February, lavender mid-March to April.
📍Address: No. 45, Jintian Lane, Yuchi Township, Nantou County
⏰Taiwan Cherry Blossom Season: Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village Cherry Blossom Season, Taiwan's First Night Cherry Blossom Season (February-March) Opening Hours: 09:30-17:00
Alishan is also a must-see cherry blossom viewing spot in Taiwan. Cherry blossoms adorn the entire mountain forest, adding vibrant life. Witnessing the breathtaking sight of hundreds of cherry blossoms blooming in competition makes it the perfect time to visit the mountain for cherry blossom viewing. Besides cherry blossoms, there are also the "Five Wonders of Alishan" worth visiting. Alishan's cherry blossom season is always crowded, and traffic control measures are in place, so be sure to plan your trip carefully before you go!
Alishan Cherry Blossom Season
🌸Flowering period:Alishan Scenic AreaDecember to March, and mid-March to mid-April at Alishan Forest Recreation Area.
📍Address: No. 59, Alishan Township, Chiayi County
The cherry blossom boardwalk at Cingjing Farm, with its blooming Yoshino cherry blossoms against a backdrop of lush green meadows and lambs grazing freely, is definitely worth a visit. Cingjing Farm's cherry blossom season runs from late January to mid-March. In addition to cherry blossom viewing spots, the farm also offers sheep shows, equestrian shows, and opportunities to interact with the animals, making it a perfect day trip for flower viewing and leisurely strolls!
Cingjing Farm Cherry Blossom Season
🌸Flowering period: Late January to mid-March
📍Address: No. 170, Renhe Road, Renai Township, Nantou County
⏰Business Hours: 08:00-17:00
💰Ticket Information: Full price NT$200 on holidays, NT$160 on weekdays
Yangmingshan's cherry blossom season is always packed with crowds, requiring traffic control measures, demonstrating everyone's love for the cherry blossoms and their eagerness to climb the mountain to admire them. Yangmingshan boasts numerous cherry blossom viewing spots, with the entire mountain adorned in pink hues, and the blooming periods vary, with cherry blossoms blooming in succession from January to March. If you unfortunately miss them, mid-March is also the famous calla lily season!
| Flower seeds | month | Yangmingshan Cherry Blossom Locations |
| Winter Cherry | January | Lane 42, Pingjing Street |
| mountain cherry blossoms | January to March | Yangde Avenue, Gezhi Road, Flower Experiment Center, Lakeside Green Space Yangmingshan Park Cherry Blossom Forest Area, Front Mountain Park, Second Parking Lot |
| Yae Sakura | January to March | Yangming Park Flower Clock Square and surrounding area, Chiang Kai-shek statue, Flower Experiment Center, Qianshan No. 1 Park, China Grand Hotel |
| Showa Sakura | February-March | Flower Experiment Center, Yangming Park Fountain Qianshan No. 1 Park and Yangming Park Cherry Blossom Stream Area |
| Yoshino Sakura | February-March | Yangming Park entrance green space, Yangming Park service center, Qianshan No. 1 Park, Hutianli Zhongzhengshan Industrial Road, Qianshan No. 4 Park, Yangming Park Cherry Blossom Forest Area Flower Experimentation Center, the area around Lane 42, Pingjing Street, and in front of Zhongshan Building |
To get a good photo, at 7 a.m., camera ready.
To capture stunning photos of Taiwan's cherry blossoms, timing is crucial. Go during the day with the best sunlight and the fewest crowds to seize the perfect moment. At 7 AM, a row of camera tripods already lined up in front of Songlu Cottage. Professional photographers and photography enthusiasts alike awaited the first rays of sunlight illuminating the red leaves. The atmosphere was solemn; almost no one dared approach the cottage. Everyone was focused, hoping to capture the perfect shot without obstructions. At 8 AM, the tour bus arrived, and a throng of tourists surged forth. At that moment, I finally understood why Manager Luo of the farm had reminded us to arrive at Songlu Cottage promptly at 7 AM to photograph the autumn leaves. The sunlight just beginning to reach Songlu Cottage resulted in particularly soft colors for the leaves. Sunlight streamed through the red leaves from the rooftops into the quaint Japanese garden, creating a vibrant interplay of green, yellow, orange, and red foliage. Compared to Japan and Korea, Fushoushan's autumn leaves might not be as abundant. Taiwan, located in the subtropics, already boasts a rare abundance of autumn foliage.
Not far from Songlu, Yuanyang Lake is another spot for viewing autumn foliage. While the red leaves at Yuanyang Lake aren't as concentrated as at Songlu, it boasts a wider variety of maple species, including purple maple, green maple, and yellow maple. With its small bridges and flowing water, you can stroll along the lakeside path or picnic on the vast grassland, admiring the pristine white calla lilies. A tip: the degree of reddening of the maple leaves is affected by the weather and temperature differences. When there's a significant difference between day and night temperatures, the red leaves will be more vibrant. Fushoushan Farm's fan page provides annual forecasts of the autumn foliage; those interested should check it out. Campsites and rooms are in high demand during the autumn foliage season, often selling out instantly (for room bookings, refer to <Pack a Few Shirts for Camping in Taiwan - Taiwan Camping Preparation>). If you can't book a room, the farm also offers a one-day entrance ticket, but the journey is more convenient, so a 3-day, 2-night trip is recommended.
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