Text by MOOK Scenic Spots compiled and reported
Located in Taoyuan's Guanyin Coastal Recreation Park, a sea of gaillardia flowers has recently begun to bloom quietly, with its ground covered in a vibrant carpet of red and orange hues that looks as beautiful as a foreign countryside.
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The sea of gaillardia flowers at Taoyuan’s Guanyin Coastal Recreation Park is in full bloom. (Photo by 3more_hi4, the same below)
Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, gaillardias thrive in harsh environments, producing vivid orange-yellow fringed blossoms. Not only are they full of vitality, but they also bring a touch of liveliness to this otherwise barren coastal area of the recreation park.
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The ground covered with a carpet of red and orange gaillardia flowers looks as beautiful as a foreign countryside.
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Drought-resistant and able to survive in tough conditions, the bright orange-yellow fringed blooms of the gaillardia are truly captivating.
The Guanyin Coastal Recreation Area was originally a beach, later transformed into a coastal leisure zone. Due to lack of management and its remote location, it sees few visitors, making it an ideal place for the hardy gaillardia to grow.
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Backlighting makes the translucent gaillardia petals appear crystal clear.
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Taking a photo with the gaillardia flowers, bathed in the morning sunlight, feels nothing short of dreamy.
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