By / Scenic Spots Home compiled report
As the weather gradually cools down, many flowers are also blooming with the change of seasons. The cherry blossoms, beloved by travelers every year from winter solstice to spring, have quietly begun to bloom on the peaks of Alishan, marking the first wave of mountain cherry blossoms across Taiwan.
The mountain cherry blossoms of Alishan have begun to bloom early at the highway section near the early blooming station. (Photo / Alishan Hotel, the same below)
The mountain cherry blossoms along both sides of the Alishan Highway are gradually blooming. Compared to previous years when the first wave typically bloomed around January, this year’s Alishan cherry blossoms have flowered earlier. Coinciding with the last few days of the maple leaf season, you can witness the rare sight of fiery red maple leaves and pink cherry blossoms appearing together—a scene photography enthusiasts definitely shouldn’t miss.
It’s the tail end of the maple leaf season, offering the chance to admire both fiery red maples and pink cherry blossoms.
The large blue maple tree next to Leiciyun Temple in the recreation area has turned completely yellow.
Although the number of cherry blossoms currently in bloom is not large, as the weather continues to cool down, there will be opportunities to enjoy the spectacular cherry blossom blooms all the way until April next year. Meanwhile, the large blue maple tree located next to Leiciyun Temple in the recreation area has fully transformed into a golden yellow—a stunningly beautiful scene that travelers can capture for photos and enjoy a relaxing moment.
The breathtaking beauty of the maple leaves offers a healing experience.
The distribution of maple leaves and cherry blossoms at different altitudes makes it difficult to capture them together in one frame. This time, with the early blooming of cherry blossoms, you can see both the fiery red maples and pink cherry blossoms in one go. Hurry up and head up the mountain during this holiday to capture this rare and incredibly beautiful scene.