Cherry Blossom Frontline: First Blooms Emerge in Pinglin

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in Pinglin District, New Taipei City. (Photo by Ye Shuhong)

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in Pinglin District, New Taipei City. (Photo by Ye Shuhong)

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in Pinglin District, New Taipei City. (Photo by Ye Shuhong)

Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom in Pinglin District, New Taipei City. (Photo by Ye Shuhong)

It’s cherry blossom season again！ Over 150,000 Taiwan mountain cherries, double-flowered cherries, and Yoshino cherries across New Taipei City have begun to bloom, with those in front of the New Taipei City Drug Rehabilitation Center in Pinglin District being the first to fully blossom, attracting many visitors. Li Wen, Director of the Agriculture Bureau, said that by searching “Flower Report” on Facebook, people can get real-time updates on blooming conditions, and encouraged everyone to like and follow the page.

Every year from February to March, after the beginning of spring, the 150,000 Taiwan mountain cherries, double-flowered cherries, and Yoshino cherries in New Taipei City burst into vibrant color！ These blossoms dot the city’s districts, with their crimson petals fluttering like snowflakes, bringing joyful hues to the lush mountain forests！

In the Dali area of Pinglin, the Taiwan mountain cherries have begun to shyly bloom, kicking off New Taipei City’s first blushes of romantic cherry pink. The New Taipei City Government’s Landscape Division stated that due to the warm winter this year, the mountain cherry blossoms are expected to begin blooming around the end of January to early February, and will be in full bloom by mid-February. At that time, the peach-colored blossoms will complement the festive Lunar New Year atmosphere. Visitors are welcome to use the holiday to explore cherry blossom spots across New Taipei City such as Xilu’an in Wulai, Dahu Road in Sanchi, and more. Other areas including Shiding, Tamsui, Jinshan, Wulai, Sanchi, and Shihu District will also hold cherry blossom events, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Li Wen, Director of the Agriculture Bureau, said that by searching “Flower Report” on Facebook, you can now see the earliest hints of cherry pink. Flower-loving visitors are encouraged to like the “Flower Report” Facebook fan page to receive quicker updates on bloom conditions. Fans are also welcome to share photos and information about blooming flowers across New Taipei City, providing fellow enthusiasts with timely and detailed cherry blossom insights.