Southern Taiwan’s “Little Switzerland” Blooms with Riverbank Cherry Blossoms, Forming a Dreamy Pink Tunnel

By MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
Springtime cherry blossom viewing has become a nationwide trend across Taiwan. In central Taiwan, besides the well-known blossoms at Wuling Farm and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Lugu Township in Nantou County is a hidden gem for locals. Among its highlights is the pink cherry blossom tunnel at Phoenix Nature Education Park, which is the most romantic.

Phoenix Nature Education Park has planted over 300 cherry trees, including varieties such as Riverbank Cherries, Double-Layered Cherries, Yoshino Cherries, Mountain Cherries, and Wushe Cherries. The cherry blossom tunnel is formed by Riverbank Cherries planted along both sides of the 333 Stone Steps trail. Walking up the stone steps, the fresh pink petals bloom one after another, creating a dreamlike scene straight out of a fairy tale — so beautiful it takes your breath away. At the top of the cherry blossom path, you can enjoy the view from a wooden observation deck, overlooking Mirror Lake, the tea fields of Dongding Mountain, and the Zhuoshui River basin. The scenery is majestic and picturesque, earning it the nickname “Little Switzerland of the East.” If you’re lucky, you might even witness a breathtaking sea of clouds. Additionally, the park features Taiwan’s most distinctive camellia specimen garden, home to over 300 varieties of camellias, all competing in vibrant colors. Strolling along the 3-kilometer forest bathing trail offers a feeling of returning to nature and embracing simplicity.