By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Spring has sprung and flowers are in full bloom—what floral sights can you enjoy in New Taipei City in April? The former city flower, the "azalea," is vigorous and blooms during spring, showcasing a variety of bright, colorful blossoms. The "Bauhinia," also known as the tropical cherry blossom, blooms from March to April. Its leaves resemble deer hooves, and when in bloom, the tree is covered with peach to purple flowers with few leaves. The pinkish-purple "chinaberry flowers" come from a tall deciduous tree native to the region, with clusters of small, umbrella-like blooms that emit a subtle, elegant fragrance. Similarly pinkish-purple, "wisteria" is an ornamental garden plant that blooms from late March to early April, with cascading clusters of flowers that hang from trellises like wind chimes. The "pussy willow" blooms in April with pure white flowers that cover the treetops like snow, hence its nickname "April Snow." The short-blooming "golden trumpet tree" features bright yellow flowers and only blooms for about one to ten days. The "kapok tree," commonly known as the "tree of heroes," is a large deciduous tree with a straight trunk covered in bumpy thorns. In April, it blooms with orange-red to fiery red flowers, contrasted by dark brown sepals—this contrast further highlights the kapok’s symbolic meaning of "passion."
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Pussy willows cover the treetops at Banqiao Rural Park. (Photo provided by New Taipei City - Agriculture Bureau)
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Golden trumpet trees in full bloom beside Zhongshan Junior High School. (Photo provided by New Taipei City - Agriculture Bureau)
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Bauhinia flowers brightly blooming at Banqiao Lin Family Garden. (Photo provided by New Taipei City - Agriculture Bureau)
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Azaleas in Yonghe Ren’ai Park. (Photo provided by New Taipei City - Agriculture Bureau)
New Taipei City Flower Viewing Spots Overview:
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Flower Variety
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Location
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Transportation
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Azalea
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Azaleas are in full bloom across all districts of New Taipei City, especially at Yonghe Ren’ai Park, Sanchong Longbin Park, and the Erchong Floodway (near Wanshantong Temple).
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(1) Yonghe Ren’ai Park
Take the Taipei Metro Zhonghe-Luzhou Line to Dingxi Station, exit at Exit 2, turn right onto Section 2 of Yonghe Road, then turn right onto Ren’ai Road and walk for about 10 minutes. Turn onto Yongping Road to reach the park.
(2) Sanchong Longbin Park
After exiting Sanchong Elementary School Metro Station, walk along Ren’ai Street, then turn right onto Xiujian Street and walk for about 10 minutes to arrive.
(3) Erchong Floodway (near Wanshantong Temple)
After exiting Xinzhuang Metro Station, walk along Zhongzheng Road, then turn right onto Daguan Street to reach the location.
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Bauhinia
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Along Banqiao Minquan Road, beside Tamsui Hongshulin Metro Station, Xinzhong Road in Xinzhuang District, and Xinsu Road in Xinzhuang District—especially the bike path near Tamsui Hongshulin Metro Station.
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Bike Path near Tamsui Hongshulin Metro Station:
Take the metro to Hongshulin Station, and you’ll arrive right at the location.
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Wisteria
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Yuandao Guanyin Temple in Tamsui, the Wisteria Coffee Garden in Tunshanli, and Tamsui Tide-Watching Square.
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(1) Yuandao Guanyin Temple
There is a free shuttle bus from Yuandao Guanyin Temple opposite Hongshulin Metro Station (heading toward Tamsui).
(2) Wisteria Coffee Garden (admission required)
Take bus routes 860, 861, 863, 864, 865, 867, 873, or 874 toward Sanzhi or Jinshan. Get off at Dadun Bridge (Tunshan Elementary School) and walk for five minutes to reach the garden.
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Chinaberry
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Large 70-year-old trees along Banqiao Xin Fu Road, beside Jiangcui Elementary School, Sha? Elementary School, and the pond at the Lin Family Garden, as well as in front of Jigu Book House, and along the Tamsui-Zhuwei bicycle path from Tamsui Zhubei to Guandu
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Banqiao Lin Family Garden
(1) Bus: Take bus 264, 307, 310, 701, 1073, 1202 (Danshui–Banqiao), or 1206 (Gongxi–Banqiao) to Beimen Street Station; or take buses 264, 701, 702, or 1073 to Lin Family Garden Station.
(2) MRT: Exit 1 of Fuzhong MRT Station, walk about 200 meters along Fuzhong Road, turn right onto Wenchang Street, and walk for approximately 8 minutes.
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Chinese Fringe Tree
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Pingxi Baishi Riverside Park, Banqiao Rural Park, in front of Chaohé Temple, and Xizhi Comprehensive Sports Stadium
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(1) Pingxi Baishi Riverside Park: Located next to Jingting Train Station.
(2) Banqiao Rural Park and in front of Chaohé Temple: Take the MRT to Jiangzicui Station, Exit 1, walk about 5 minutes along Banqiao Rural Park (Baogong Temple).
(3) Xizhi Comprehensive Sports Stadium: Located next to Xizhi Train Station.
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Golden Trumpet Tree
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A row of them beside Banqiao Zhongshan Junior High School, and along Section 1 of Wenshan Road from Shenkeng to Shiding
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Banqiao Zhongshan Junior High School:
Take the MRT to Xinpuyi Station, exit 2, walk about 13 minutes along Wenhua Road, then turn left onto Lane 188.
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Kapok
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Along Zhanqian Road near Banqiao Station, Zhonghua Road in Bali, and Zhongzheng Road in Xinzhuang
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(1) Near Banqiao Station: Arrive at Zhanqian Road via Banqiao Train Station or Banqiao MRT Station.
(2) Zhonghua Road in Bali: The flowering trees stretch for nearly 3 kilometers.
(3) Zhongzheng Road in Xinzhuang: Near Fuday MRT Station, the flowering trees stretch for nearly 3 kilometers.
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● Finding Taipei’s April Snow
White Fringe Trees in Full Bloom on Innen Lake – It’s the Perfect Time to Admire April Snow at Baishihu
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