Fly to Japan’s Citrus Blossom Sea in Seconds – Scenic Railway Views for a Relaxing Escape

Text by / Scenic Spots Home Jun, compiled and reported
 
Pink flower seas always make you feel like you're in an idol drama scene. The flowering plum-like citrange, currently in full bloom, features clusters of peachy pink and white blossoms much larger than cherry blossoms. When in full bloom, they appear even more vibrant and exude a richer fragrance. Located in Ershui Township, Changhua, there is a citrange viewing spot that pairs beautifully with passing trains, attracting many visitors to take photos and check in.

A row of citrange trees has been planted along the bicycle path beside Section Yuanquan of County Highway 152 (Yuanji Road) in Ershui Township, Changhua County. Recently in full bloom, the pink blossoms burst forth like fireworks. As the bike path runs right next to the TRA Jiji Line, you can often spot the colorful Formosan clouded leopard train passing by. This allows visitors to enjoy scenery comparable to the Alishan cherry blossom railway without having to go all the way to Alishan.

Ershui Township is the southeasternmost township in Changhua. Ershui Railway Station is a key transportation hub where the Jiji Branch Line connects with the Western Trunk Line; it also serves as an important gateway to destinations such as Jiji, Sun Moon Lake, Xitou, and Nantou’s “inland mountain” areas. A large number of tourists frequently visit this well-known central Taiwan railway branch line, which holds a status similar to that of Ruifang Station on the Pingxi Line.

The citrange usually blooms from March to April. The warm climate of southern Taiwan is very suitable for the growth of citrange. In addition to Ershui Township in Changhua, the beautiful sight of citrange blossoms can also be seen at the Alisha Chukou Visitor Center, Tainan Jinsha Citrange Trail, Chaozhou Riverside Park, and Jiangnan Resort, among other places.