Romantic Golden Rain in May: 13 Stunning Locust Flower Spots Across Taiwan

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots / Compiled and Reported
 
Every year during May and June, the golden rain tree (Cassia fistula) bursts into bloom. Here are 13 stunning locust flower spots across Taiwan where you can stroll down golden, vibrant avenues and soak in the romantic atmosphere. Travelers, get ready to welcome this unique summer spectacle.

1.Linkuo Sports Park
 
Pingtung’s Linkuo Sports Park boasts a spacious and open layout, with flat pathways surrounded by various plants and flowers. Its scenic tree-lined walkways offer plenty of shade, making it an ideal spot for walking, exercising, and family leisure. When the locust trees are in full bloom each year, their golden petals cascade like rain—an absolutely mesmerizing sight.

Address: Zhongshan Road, Linkuo Township, Pingtung County

2.Xinying District Minsheng Road
 
Near the Carrefour in Tainan’s Xinying District, there is a sports field with a beautiful golden rain avenue—one of the must-see locust flower spots in Tainan.

Location: Section of Minsheng Road, Xinying District, Tainan City, near Changrong Road

3.Dongxing Park
 
At the intersection of Linsen Road and University Road in Tainan—roughly between Cheng Kung University’s Tzu-Chiang Campus and Houjia Junior High School—besides the blooming flame trees, the golden rain trees are also in full glory. The contrast between the golden and bright red floral seas attracts many visitors to stop and take photos.

Address: Intersection of Section 2, Linsen Road, and University Road, East District, Tainan City

4.National Tainan University
 
Located in the Fucheng Campus of National Tainan University, the locust flowers in this area also bloom one after another when summer arrives. As romantic golden showers fall on campus, they attract many students and tourists to take photos, making it one of Tainan’s must-see locust flower spots.
 
Address: No. 33, Section 2, Shulin Street, West Central District, Tainan City