Cherry Blossom Season at Alishan – All Five Varieties at 80% to Full Bloom

Reporter You T-Ru / Comprehensive Report

The cherry blossom season in Alishan has officially begun. Flowers in the Alishan National Scenic Area are gradually blooming, with this year’s floral season kicking off on March 10. Varieties including Ryukyu Mountain Cherry, Thousand Island Cherry, and Kawazu-zakura have all blossomed, complemented by the flourishing of other flowers. To serve blossom-viewing visitors, free shuttle buses will be provided outside the scenic area every weekend starting March 7.


▲ The cherry blossom season in Alishan has officially begun. (Photo / From the Alishan New Impression Fan Page)

During the six-day Lunar New Year holiday, the Alishan Forest Recreation Area attracted over 62,000 flower-viewing tourists. From March 10 to April 10, a one-month blossom-viewing period will feature initial blooms of Kawazu-zakura, Ryukyu Mountain Cherry, Wushe Cherry, and Thousand Island Cherry. This will be followed by the bloom of pale pink Yoshino Cherry, which is currently in bud and expected to blossom after mid-March.

According to current bloom conditions, the Alishan New Impression Fan Page reports that mountain cherries are in 1–2 bloom stages, while Thousand Island Cherry, Bean Cherry, Ryukyu Crimson Cherry, Showa Cherry, and Wushe Cherry are between 80% and fully bloomed. Visitors can explore various locations for cherry blossom photography. At the same time, visitors are reminded not to break branches or take flowers, and to take their trash with them to help preserve the beautiful environment.

%During the recent holiday, the Alishan Forest Recreation Area attracted over 62,000 flower-viewing tourists. (Photo / From the Alishan New Impression Fan Page)


Blossom Conditions in Alishan National Scenic Area:
1. Mountain Cherry – 1 to 2 blooms. Main viewing spots: Zhiping Park, Alishan Work Station, and the Visitor Area.
2. Thousand Island Cherry – 80% to full bloom. Main viewing spots: Alishan Work Station, Magnolia Garden, Police Station, and the Visitor Area.
3. Bean Cherry – Fully bloomed. Main viewing spot: Visitor Area.
4. Ryukyu Crimson Cherry – 80% to full bloom. Main viewing spots: Erwanping Youth Activity Center, Zhiping Park, and Work Station.
Taiwan Route 18 – Alishan Highway:
1. Showa Cherry – 80% to full bloom. Main viewing spots: Alishan Highway Topshezhuo Homestay Area (along Changqingju to Zhuyuan Villa), Xikeng Tianli Tea Factory, and Mituo Zen Temple.
2. Wushe Cherry – Fully bloomed: Alishan Highway km 77.