Enjoy cherry blossoms without the crowds – Five dreamy cherry blossom trails with stunning blooms

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Many popular cherry blossom spots have seen early blooms, attracting large crowds of flower enthusiasts. For those who prefer to avoid the crowds and fully enjoy the cherry blossoms, consider visiting Xinshe District in Taichung. In Xinshe, many cherry blossom trees have already begun to bloom, with some streets even nearing full bloom – making it a perfect destination for cherry blossom enthusiasts.

1. Xinshe White Hair Platform Cherry Blossom Forest
Located in the Fude Temple area of Baixin Village in Xinshe’s White Hair Platform District, a cherry blossom forest stretches along the trail for over 300 meters. The path is lined with a sea of pink blossoms, enveloped in mist, creating a fairy-tale-like atmosphere – an unmissable hidden gem for cherry blossom viewing in Xinshe.
 
Address: No. 1, Fumin, Baixin Village, Fuxing Li, Xinshe District, Taichung City (Beitian Direct Jurisdiction Temple)

2. Xinshe High School
3. Xingshe Street, Xinshe District Office
The cherry blossom trees around Xinshe High School on Zhonghe Street are particularly beautiful, extending all the way to the cherry blossom avenue near Xinshe District Office and Xingshe Street. These streets are lined with mountain cherry trees as street trees. The mountain cherry blossoms in Xinshe typically bloom from late January to late February, creating a dreamy and romantic scene around Lunar New Year. Other varieties such as double-flowered cherry, Fuji cherry, and peony cherry are also planted, with each type blooming at different times.