A golden rain falls on the streets as the goldenrain tree avenues burst into dreamy bloom

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

As autumn arrives, besides enjoying the romantic red maples and larches, the vibrant golden Taiwanese goldenrain trees are also in full bloom. Across all regions of Taiwan, a golden rain is falling, and the streets are adorned with golden umbrellas, heralding the arrival of autumn to residents. Among them, the most spectacular section is the southern section of Dunhua Road in Taipei City, where two rows of goldenrain trees line the street. Now turned golden, their leaves are fluttering down, adding a touch of romance to the urban landscape.

The Taiwanese goldenrain tree is a native and unique plant species in Taiwan. Similar to the chinaberry tree, it has pinnate compound leaves, which is why some people also call it “bitter lilac uncle” or “golden chinaberry.” It is also known as the “four-color tree” because it changes through four vibrant colors—bright green, emerald green, golden yellow, and reddish-brown—over the four seasons.

The goldenrain tree avenue on Section 2 of Southern Dunhua Road in Taipei has turned yellow, and the park in this area is also experiencing a golden rain. By mid-October, the leaves will begin to turn red.