Written by / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
As spring waves its magic wand, flowers burst into bloom across the land. Not only are Neishuangxi and Hehuanshan teeming with vibrant life, but the cherry blossoms turning crimson in spring also bring the red-leaf romance of late autumn to this energetic season. This long weekend, why not head outdoors with family and friends for a spring stroll and enjoy a leisurely holiday?
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The red foliage scenery in Jing Shan Community adds even more romance to spring. (Image source / Taipei City - Public Works Department, Earth Engineering Division)
Taipei City—Neishuangxi Flower Strolling Leisure Tour
After enduring the trials of winter, under the nourishment of abundant spring sunlight, various flower buds such as shell ginger, fragrant marigolds, saxifrage, and ink trees quietly adorn the branches, bloom, and bear fruit at the Neishuangxi Nature Center. Taiwan blue magpies, clad in sapphire-blue plumage, flit through the park in flocks. Netizens can visit the newly renovated wooden boardwalk in the medicinal herb garden and have the chance to observe these uniquely Taiwanese beauties around 3:00 PM daily.
Location: Lane 150, Section 3, Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City (along the Bixi Industrial Road)
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The saxifrage flower is delicate and refined. (Image source / Taipei City - Public Works Department, Earth Engineering Division)
Taipei City—Jing Shan Community’s “Maple” Reds Are Simply Gorgeous
Located in the Jing Shan Community area of Shilin District, the Japanese “maple” trees in the nursery have dyed the entire valley crimson. The Taipei City Public Works Department, Earth Engineering Division, states that there’s no need to wait until autumn to travel far to Aowanda for maple viewing—now you can head to Shilin’s Jing Shan Community to enjoy the first wave of spring maple beauty.
The red maple variety in Jing Shan Community is commonly known as “red-leaf chicken-foot maple.” It is created by local growers grafting branches of Japanese maple onto the trunks of native Taiwan green maples. The maple leaves feature five to seven deep lobes, and there are two maple-red seasons each year—in April and December—with the April season lasting the longest. The new leaves of the Japanese maple are red, then gradually turn yellow and green, which is the opposite of the usual color transition seen in Taiwan green maples.
Location: Lane 131, Jing Shan Road, and the end of Yongguang Road in Jing Shan Community, Shilin District
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The crimson beauty of the Japanese maple. (Image source / Taipei City - Public Works Department, Earth Engineering Division)
Nantou County—Catch the Best Season to View “Yushan Azaleas” on Hehuanshan
At this moment, the alpine flowers of Hehuanshan are gradually awakening from the cold of winter. Especially the Yushan azaleas in Hehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area are leading the charge in welcoming the high-mountain spring with their vibrant energy. The red-and-white Yushan azaleas blanket the mountainsides, forming a sea of azalea blossoms. The best viewing period lasts from now until the end of May.
Location: Hehuanshan National Forest Recreation Area
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Hehuanshan’s “Yushan Azaleas” Have Entered Their Best Viewing Season. (Image source / Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Forestry Bureau)
Chiayi County—“Taiwan Lady’s Slipper” in Alishan Is Currently in Full Bloom
It’s currently the blooming period for the exquisite treasure within Alishan National Forest Recreation Area—the “Taiwan lady’s slipper.” Visitors can admire the shy and delicate pink blooms at the guesthouse area and the lady’s slipper display zone along the Zhushan Sunset Trail. In addition, the modest and unadorned azaleas are in full flower, while the bright orange-yellow belamcanda is passionately heralding the arrival of summer.
Location: Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
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The “Taiwan lady’s slipper” is currently in its peak blooming stage. (Image source / Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Forestry Bureau)
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