Graduation Season: Royal Poinciana in Full Bloom – 6 Hidden Floral Paradises Across Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots, compiled and reported
 
When graduation season arrives and farewell songs are sung, the vibrant royal poinciana flowers also wish students well as they step into the next chapter of life. The blooming royal poinciana resembles a sea of crimson flames. Here are six hidden floral paradises where the scenery is as stunning as an oil painting.

1.Bagua Mountain Skywalk
 
Bagua Mountain Scenic Area is like an oasis in the city and is the most famous tourist landmark in Changhua. It boasts a diverse range of nearby attractions. As the royal poinciana enters its blooming season, bright red flowers and green leaves can be seen everywhere along the walkways, decorating the sky with vivid colors and exuding vibrant energy.
 
Address: No. 31, Wenquan Road, Changhua City, Changhua County
Phone: 04-7532755

2.Miaoli Railway Cultural Exhibition Hall
 
The Miaoli Railway Cultural Exhibition Hall opened in 1999 and displays over a dozen retired railway vehicles from the Taiwan Railways Administration, Taiwan Sugar Corporation, and the Forestry Bureau. The old-fashioned brick and tile bungalows, paired with the azure summer sky and blooming royal poinciana, create a romantic carpet of fallen petals when the breeze gently blows—making it one of the most beautiful summer sights.
 
Address: No. 1, Railway Village 1, Peimei, Miaoli City, Miaoli County
Phone: 03-7320157
Hours: 08:00 to 17:00

3.Xindong Elementary School
 
Located in Houbi District, Xindong Elementary School has a particularly beautiful royal poinciana tree. The fiery red blossoms not only cover the treetops but also form a lovely flower carpet on the ground. Additionally, the school features Japanese colonial-era architecture that has been listed as a historic building in Tainan City.
 
Address: No. 81, Shianli, Houbi District, Tainan City

4.Green Pond Garden Restaurant
 
Located in Zaobridge Township, Miaoli, the Green Pond Garden Restaurant becomes a hotspot for travelers every royal poinciana season. In addition to delicious food, the spacious grounds offer plenty of room for photos, with train views and blooming royal poinciana trees providing a picturesque backdrop.
 
Address: No. 37, Beixing, Li 9, Zaobridge Village, Zaobridge Township, Miaoli County
Phone: 03-7561388
Hours: Weekdays 11:30 to 14:30, 17:00 to 20:30; weekends 11:30 to 21:00; closed on Tuesdays