King lotus pads over 130 cm in diameter let you experience “walking on water” right here in Taipei

By MOOK Travel Wu Pin-hsuan | Compiled & Reported
 

If you want to see the famous “king lotus,” known for its massive leaves that can support a person’s weight, besides Hsinchuang’s Guanyin or Tainan’s Baihe, there’s now a new option. Taipei’s Shuangxi Park has resumed cultivating king lotus. Once you step into Shuangxi Park, you’ll see king lotus pads covering the pond’s surface, and with just a simple registration, you can experience the joy of sitting atop one.

Native to tropical regions of South America, the king lotus was introduced to Taiwan and has mainly been cultivated in Tainan’s Baihe District and Taoyuan’s Guanyin District. In 2013, it was first successfully grown and displayed at Shuangxi Park, and in 2014, a riding event was held. The event received an enthusiastic response and was very popular among residents, but it was not continued afterward due to water shortages across Taiwan. This year, to make it easier for people to view and experience the fun of “light-footed water-walking,” king lotus has been specially replanted at the classic, old-world Shuangxi Park.

The “2017 King Lotus Fantasy Float” is scheduled to open at Shuangxi Park on August 16. By then, the lotus leaves are sure to be even more spectacular. The event will run for two to three weeks, with several floating experiences scheduled each day. On average, each session can accommodate 40 to 50 participants. This year, the lotus pads are expected to support weights up to 60 kilograms, allowing even more visitors to try out the water-floating experience.

This summer, come to Shuangxi Park and experience a magical float on the king lotus~~
 

[Info]
Shuangxi Park: Intersection of Fulin Road and Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
Transportation Guide:
1. From Exit 1 of Taipei Metro Shilin Station, transfer to bus routes 206, 255, 303, 304, 620, Red 5, or Red 30 to Taipei Municipal Taibei High School Station.
2. Take bus routes 645 or Yellow 267 to Shuangxi Park Station.
 

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