2014 Appreciate Beautiful Cherry Blossoms in Taipei
By , TravelKing
Updated: 2014/6/4
The event has ended this year.
Travelers are welcomed to appreciate beautiful cherry blossoms at Taipei from February to March 2014. There are several spots are recommanded including Shiding, Xindian, Ruifang, Jinshan, Danshui, Wulai, Beitou, and Sanzhi. You may enjoy the fascinating cherry blossoms while discovering local attractions.
Cherry Blossom (Photo by Claire S.)
Cherry blossom viewing has become a popular activity in Taiwan. Taipei City Government and New Taipei City Government has planted cherry trees around the city to add a romantic hue to mountains and cities. Cherry blossoms in Taipei are generally expected to open from late February until March depending on the weather conditions. According to cherry blossom forecast, as the cold and humid weather of this winter, the cherry blossom season may come earlier than expected.
For those who want to appreciate the season in Taipei, below are listed some of the nice spots to view Taipei’s cherry blossom: Beitou District, Shilin District, Neihu District, Daan District, Wenshan District, Wulai District, Danshui District, Jinshan District, Ruifeng District, Zhonghe District, Xindian District, and Shiding District, presenting a chance to experience the seasonal hues of the city. Moreover, visitors may find several types of cherry trees in different areas such as Yaizakura, Taiwan cherry, Yochino cherry, Wusheh cherry, and Fuji cherry. Taipei City Government welcomes everyone to discover the natural beauty and this metropolitan City. Reserve Taipei hotels early to experience an unforgettable Taiwan travel.
For those who want to appreciate the season in Taipei, below are listed some of the nice spots to view Taipei’s cherry blossom: Beitou District, Shilin District, Neihu District, Daan District, Wenshan District, Wulai District, Danshui District, Jinshan District, Ruifeng District, Zhonghe District, Xindian District, and Shiding District, presenting a chance to experience the seasonal hues of the city. Moreover, visitors may find several types of cherry trees in different areas such as Yaizakura, Taiwan cherry, Yochino cherry, Wusheh cherry, and Fuji cherry. Taipei City Government welcomes everyone to discover the natural beauty and this metropolitan City. Reserve Taipei hotels early to experience an unforgettable Taiwan travel.
District | Place | Transportation |
Beitou District | Yanmingshan National Park | Address:No. 26, Sec. 2, Hushan Road How to go: Take Bus 260 to Yangmingshan (First parking lot) |
Fengwei Trail | Address:Dongsheng Rod How to go: Take Bus 129, S(小)8, S(小)9, S(小)26 to Fengwei Stop |
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Fuxing 3rd Street (Shangqinggong Trail) | Address: No.212 Fuxing 3rd Street How to go: Take Bus S(小)6 to Qingtian Temple (清天宮) | |
Hushan | Address: Sec. 1, Hushan Road How to go: Take MRT to Jiantan Station, and then transfer to Bus Red 5 to Yangmingshan. Walk to Hushan Road. | |
Shilin District | Taipei Floriculture Experiment Center | Address: No.32, Aly. 175, Sec. 4, Yangde Blvd. How to go: Take MRT to Jiantan Station, and then transfer to Bus 260,303, Red 5, or Royal Bus- Jinshan Route to ShanZaiHo Police Station Stop (山仔后派出所) |
Bamboo Trail | Address: Ln. 42, Pingjing St. How to go: Take Bus 303 to LunZaiWei Stop (倫仔尾站), and then walk towards to the farm (客官農場) |
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Riverbank of Huang River | Address: Tianmu W. Rd. (Close to Cheng Hsin General Hospital) How to go: Take Bus 267, 902, 285, 606, 645, Red 12, Red 19 to Cheng Hsin Park Stop |
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Neihu District | Bihu Park | Address: Sec. 2, Neihu Rd. (Close to Fuxing Drama School) How to go: Exit from Wende MRT Station, and then turn right to Ln. 101, Wende Road |
Daan District | Fuzhoushan Park | Address: Wolong St. (Close to Sec. 3, Xinhai Rd.) How to go: Take Bus 237, 294, 295, 298, 611, 673, Brown 12, or Green 11 to Qingfong Activity Center Stop |
Wenshan District | Daonan Riverside Park | Address: Sec. 2, Xinguang Rd. (Opposite Taipei City Zoo) How to go: Take MRT to Taipei City Zoo Station, or take Bus Brown 3, Brown 5, Brown 6, Green 1, 282, 236, Brown 11, S10, 530 to Xhinguang Road Stop, and then take a 3-minute walk towards Daonan Bridge. |
Xiaokeng No. 1 Park | Address: Ln. 75, Wanshou Rd. How to go: Take Bus 530, Brown 21, Brown 11, or Brown 5 to Zhengda Yuhuayuan Stop | |
Wanshou Road | Address: Wanshou Rd. How to go: Take Bus 236, 237 or Zhinan Bus 1, 2, 3 to Zhengda Stop |
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Dailaokeng Mountain Hiking Trail | Address: Muzha Maokong Yushan Road How to go: Take Bus S11 to Dachun Village Stop, and then take a walk towards Tu Di Gong Temple |
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Wulai District Map (Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Wulai Scenic Area | How to go: Take MRT to Xindian MRT Station, and then transfer to Xindian Bus 849 to Wulai Stop |
Danshui District Map (Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Beitouzi River Eco Hiking Trail | Address: Close to the intersection of Beixin Road and Denghui Blvd How to go: Take Bus 631, 862, 863, 865, 867, 868, 874, 881, 892, Red 23, Red 36, Red 39 |
Danshui Tianyuan Temple | Address: No.30, Sec. 3, Beixin Rd. How to go: Take Bus 875, 876, 877 from Danshui MRT Station bound to BeiXinZhuang, and get off at Tianyuan Temple Stop | |
Sanzhi District Map(Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Fan Po Lin Sightseeing Garden Leisure Farm | How to go: Take MRT to Danshui Station, and then transfer to Bus 874 (Departure at 6:10, 11:45, 18:15) to Neiliao Stop. |
Qingshan Road | How to go: Take MRT to Danshui Station, and then transfer to Bus 866,867,877 to Yuanshanding Stop. | |
Jinshan District Map (Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Yangjin Highway | How to go: Take Royal Bus bounds to Jinshan. The bus will pass through Yangjin Highway. |
Zhongshan Hot Spring Park | How to go:
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Sanxia District Map (Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Great Roots Forest Spa Resort | Address: No.80, Chajiao How to go: Take Bus 807 to Chajiao Stop |
Ruifang District Map(Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Gold Museum | Address: No.8, Jinguang How to go: Take a train to Ruifang Train Station, and then transfer to Keelung Bus bounds to Jinguashi. Take off at Jinguashi Main Station. Or, Take Keelung Bus from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station to Jinguashi. |
Banqiao District | New Banqiao Central Park | Address: Xinfu Rd. How to go: Take MRT to Banqiao MRT Station, and exit from Exit 1. |
Xindian District Map(Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Xindian New Garden City | Address: Sec. 1, Xinwu Rd. How to go: Take Bus 650, 647, Green 3, 849, 930 from Xindian MRT Station to Xiaocukeng Stop. |
Xinzhuang District | Xinzhuang Youth Park | How to go: Take MRT to Fu Jen University Station, and then transfer to Bus 802 to Danfeng Stop. Walk along Shoushan Road about 20 minutes to reach the park. |
Tucheng District Map (Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Tucheng Aegiceras Park | Address: Chengtian Rd. How to go: Take MRT to Yongning Station, and then transfer to Bus Blue 44 to Hiking Trail Entrance. Or, Take MRT to Tucheng Station, and then transfer to shuttle bus to South Tianmu Stop. |
Shiding District Map(Currently available in Mandarin only) |
Heart of Shiding Square | How to go: Take MRT to Jingmei Station or Muzha Station, and then transfer to Bus 666 to Shiding Stop. |
Wuji Tianming Temple | Address: Sec. 5, Beiyi Rd. How to go: Take MRT to Xindian Station, and then transfer to Bus Green 12 to Laoliao Stop |