No need to travel abroad for flower viewing—ten thousand lavender blooms are in full swing at Neishuangxi, just like Furano in Taipei

▲ The Neishuangxi Nature Center has planted ten thousand lavender plants, with about 60% currently in bloom. (Photo / Courtesy of the Taipei City Bureau of Urban Development website, the same below)

By Chen Rui-zhong / Comprehensive report
To allow the public to enjoy the visual feast of purple flower seas, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Urban Development’s Bureau of Urban Development specially created a limited-time autumn and winter lavender field and tea tree trail at the Neishuangxi Nature Center from today (November 1) to November 9, crafting a “Taipei Furano.”

▲ No need to go to Furano, Japan—you can also admire the swaying lavender fields.

The Bureau of Urban Development stated that the Yikang Garden at the Neishuangxi Nature Center has planted a total of 12,000 lavender plants, with about 60% currently in bloom. Visitors can freely enter and explore the garden daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. without needing to apply, hoping to offer the public a more colorful experience.

▲ In addition to the lavender fields, visitors can also take a leisurely stroll along the tea tree trail.

Lavender is a plant of the Lamiaceae family, with blue and deep purple flowers. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a refreshing, sweet fragrance—subtle, clear, and slightly woody—that helps calm the mind. It thrives in cool climates. The English name “lavender” originates from the Latin word for “to wash,” and it is known for its significant insecticidal and antibacterial effects. Medically, it is often used to clean wounds. In ancient Roman times, one pound of lavender flowers could be sold for 100 denarii, equivalent to the earnings of a barber serving 50 customers. Lavender essential oil is commonly extracted via distillation—200 kilograms of lavender flowers can yield 1 kilogram of oil. Australian tea tree (tea tree), distilled from its leaves and twigs, produces an essential oil with a strong, spicy, and refreshing aroma. Its pungent scent effectively repels insects and offers antibacterial properties. Among all essential oils, it has the strongest sterilizing effect, capable of killing 90% of viruses.

Lavender Fields at Neishuangxi Nature Center
Location: No. 27, Lane 150, Section 3, Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
Opening Hours: November 1 to November 9, daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Mondays
Public Transport: Take Shuttle Bus 1 from Jiantan MRT Station to Xishan Nursery Station; or take Bus Xia 18 to Bixi Bridge, then walk to the Neishuangxi Nature Center.
Friendly Reminder: There is a large temperature difference in the mountains, so it is recommended to bring a light jacket. There are many mosquitoes in the mountainous area, so consider bringing mosquito repellent.