By / Scenic Spots Home (compiled and reported)
Every early spring, Tianyuan Temple in Tamsui, Taipei, transforms into a renowned cherry blossom destination. Especially when the lights come on at night, the illumination on the cherry blossoms and the classic architecture creates an absolutely breathtaking scene, attracting photography enthusiasts and travelers from all over who come specifically to witness the mountain blanketed in night-blooming cherry blossoms.
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The lights cast a different kind of beauty on the cherry blossoms and the traditional temple. (Photo / jerry1217922)
Tianyuan Temple in Tamsui is packed with visitors every day during the cherry blossom season, with the vibrant pink blooms and the temple setting complementing each other beautifully—no matter how you shoot it, it looks great.
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The nighttime beauty of Tianyuan Temple is truly enchanting. (Photo / jerry1217922)
Currently, the cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple are in perfect bloom, and when paired with the magical nighttime lighting that offers a completely different view from daytime, the romantic atmosphere is truly captivating.
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Night-blooming cherry blossoms and Tianyuan Temple make for a must-shoot photo combo for many photography lovers. (Photo / jerry1217922)
However, due to the current pandemic, the temple management is asking everyone to temporarily avoid visiting in person. As a result, they have launched an online cherry blossom viewing experience, allowing people to admire the seasonal changes of the blossoms from home.
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The nighttime illuminated view of Tianyuan Temple is also truly spectacular. (Photo / jerry1217922)
If travelers really want to see this annual cherry blossom spectacle in person, please remember to wear a mask to help prevent crowded gatherings and potential cluster infections.
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Tianyuan Temple (Wuji Branch) in Tamsui
Address: No. 36, Section 3, Beixin Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
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