2020 Taiwan Cherry Blossom Season: Dreamy Picnic Plans at Wuling Farm & Alishan!

Paired with a specially made “sincere curry” picnic box from Yilan small farmers, it includes a stunning vegetable rice + seasonal curry. The drink that comes with it is unexpectedly delightful — made with mellow rice vinegar brewed from the owner’s own cultivated rice and blended with pure honey, the sweet and smooth Honey Brown Rice Vinegar is the perfect sidekick to this meal. Experience the freshest local ingredients in a unique cherry blossom picnic!

■ Best time to view cherry blossoms: mid-February to March

2020 Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Control Highlights(For reference only, some information pending update)

Control measures at Wuling Farm during the cherry blossom season:

■ Cherry blossom season control period: February 8, 2020 – February 29, 2020
■ Daily limit for day-trippers: 1,000 people

Including 1,800 accommodation visitors and 4,200 day-trip visitors. Among the day-trippers, 1,000 are group ticket holders and 3,200 are individual travelers using public transport. Accommodation visitors may enter only with a vehicle pass issued by Wuling Farm. Group visitors can enter by exchanging passes according to their registered time slot through Wuling Farm. Day-trippers using public transport may enter by purchasing tickets through the ticketing channels provided by Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport and Fengyuan Bus.

Of course, if you don’t want to go through so much trouble just to see the cherry blossoms, experts suggest joining a day tour or purchasing a one-day transportation ticket for the cherry blossom season launched by the bus company. That way, enjoying the blossoms becomes much more time and energy efficient!

Wuling Cherry Blossom Season – Crowd and Traffic Controls.

2020 Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Nearby Activities

The editor recommends joining a day trip “departing from Yilan.” Not only can you leave earlier, giving you more time to stay and explore Wuling Farm and reducing the risk of traffic delays, but more importantly — everything is included, and you don’t have to worry about any transportation control issues. Just set off with a joyful mood!

Coming to Wuling Farm, you definitely shouldn’t just admire the cherry blossoms?! It’s recommended that you also visit the North Valley area, head to the Fish Viewing Platform to admire Taiwan’s national treasure — the Formosan landlocked salmon, or take a stroll within the park to enjoy the changes in alpine plants. You might even spot Formosan macaques. Additionally, many people go to the Little Tianchi Lake near the Snow Mountain trailhead to snap photos of the lake reflecting the blue sky!

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2020 Recommended Spot for Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan – Wuling Farm.

2020 Taiwanese Cherry Blossom Picnic: Local Delicacies Nearby

Yilan Local Food Recommendation #1 3035 Ice Parlor

The signature dish at Yilan’s small farmer-run restaurant “3035 Ice Parlor” is curry — a taste that comes from caring for the land and the owner’s dedication. The towering Snow Mountain Range not only provides Yilan with abundant water resources but also nurtures Taiwan’s top-quality rice and vegetables. The rice used in the dishes comes from the owner’s own fields, grown using land-friendly methods, and is cooked with seasonal fruits and vegetables to create a simple yet sincere seasonal curry.

2020 Recommended Spot for Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan – Yilan Food Recommendations.

2020 Recommended Spot for Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan – Yilan Food Recommendations.

Yilan Local Food Recommendation #2 Le Temps 1998

This Le Temps 1998 bistro and wine bar is located in downtown Yilan, right across from KiKi Park and next to the Titi Dang Forest. The building is a renovated two-story old house, giving it a cozy bistro vibe. The chef has studied cooking in France and, upon returning, combines Taiwan’s local ingredients with Western cuisine to create unique dishes.

2020 Taiwan Cherry Blossom Picnic Plan: Yulan Tea Garden

When talking about cherry blossom spots in Yilan, you definitely can’t miss this super beautiful hidden gem — Yulan Tea Garden. Stroll along the mountain paths encircling the tea garden, admire the beautiful mountain cherry blossoms, have a picnic under the cherry trees, and try the special lunch boxes made with local ingredients. This is truly a rare way to enjoy cherry blossoms.

After satisfying your appetite, head up to the wooden observation deck. Savor a pot of locally grown tea while taking in the breathtaking view of the Lanyang River Valley. After enjoying the cherry blossoms, you can also visit nearby to feed sika deer—making this a trendy, peaceful, and less crowded way to appreciate cherry blossoms this year!

2020 Taiwan Cherry Blossom Picnic Plan: Chihteh University Picnic

Want to sit under cherry blossom trees, enjoy the blossoms, and have a picnic? You don’t need to go all the way to Japan to experience such a classic cherry blossom moment. Chihteh University, located near Sun Moon Lake, holds an annual “Chihteh University Cherry Blossom Season” combined with a picnic event. It’s the perfect opportunity to chat leisurely while admiring the beautiful blossoms. In the evening, you can even enjoy night cherry blossoms—making it a truly rich and diverse cherry blossom experience!

■ Best time to view cherry blossoms: Late January – Late February

2020 Taiwan Cherry Blossom Picnic Plan: Alishan

When it comes to cherry blossom viewing in Taiwan, the Alishan Cherry Blossom Season is definitely a top destination. The 2020 Alishan Cherry Blossom Season is coming again soon. Hop on the Alishan Forest Railway and admire the crimson mountain cherries and snow-white Yoshino cherry blossoms. Below are two stunning Alishan cherry blossom viewing routes that let you explore all the must-see spots in one trip!

■ Route 1: Starting from Alishan Hotel, pass through Plum Garden and Alishan Police Station to Zhushan Trailhead. This Alishan Cherry Blossom Season walking trail is just over 600 meters long, lined with decades-old Yoshino cherry trees on both sides.

■ Route 2: Begin at Zhuping Train Station, and pass through Zhuping Park, Sisters Ponds, Shouzhen Temple, Ci Yun Temple, Alpine Museum, Tree Spirit Pagoda, Xianglin Junior High School, Three Generations Tree, Elephant Trunk Tree, and end at Alishan Hotel. The total length is about 2.6 kilometers.

■ Best time to view cherry blossoms: Mid-March – Mid-April

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In addition to these two classic Alishan cherry blossom routes, Quba has also launched a cherry blossom picnic and tea session experience this year. At Xikengding in Alishan, aside from enjoying sunrise and sea of clouds highland views, the area—due to its climatic conditions—is dotted with extensive tea plantations. Surrounding the tea fields are rows of cherry blossom trees. When spring arrives and the blossoms bloom, the contrast between the cherry blossoms and the tea terraces is stunning, and petals gently falling onto the deep green tea leaves creates a truly breathtaking scene.

When visiting Xikengding in Alishan for cherry blossoms, be sure to try having a tea bento under the cherry trees, paired with oolong tea brewed by a tea master. With the swaying blossoms as your backdrop, breathe in the fragrance and savor the moment. After the tea session, head to the Zhulu Tribe to see the sika deer—it’s the perfect relaxing and healing way to enjoy cherry blossoms!

After checking out the cherry blossom season introductions and activities above, aren’t you tempted yet? Come and enjoy the spring cherry blossoms together, and experience the romantic picnic amid a flurry of falling petals!

Authorized reprint from [Tripbaa Quba] Original source: [2020 Taiwan Cherry Blossom Picnic Plan!Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Picnic × Alishan Tea Session Picnic]

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