Hualien Chike Mountain Golden Needle Flowers – Most Beautiful Around Mid-Autumn Festival

Although Chike Mountain and Liushishi Mountain are not far apart, their golden needle flower landscapes differ. Liushishi Mountain has a vast blooming area, with entire hillsides covered in golden seas of flowers. In contrast, although the golden needle flower sea on Chike Mountain is not as extensive, the view along the winding Highway 9, coupled with the area’s uniquely beautiful rolling hills, creates a more harmonious scene. There are many spots where golden needle flowers bloom, adding a touch of delicate beauty.

The golden needle flowers on Chike Mountain will continue blooming until the Mid-Autumn Festival. Local farmers reveal that the flowers are at their most beautiful just before the festival, making it the best time to visit. In fact, Chike Mountain enjoys floral blooms all year round—camellias in spring, golden needle flowers in summer, chrysanthemums after the Mid-Autumn Festival, and even cherry blossoms in winter.