Ali Mountain Starry Night Sakura & Cherry Blossom Shooting: First Watch the Sunset, Then Admire the Breathtaking Blossoms

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots' Christopher | Edited & Reported Images provided by Strolling in the Clouds – Alishan
The Alishan Cherry Blossom Season is one of Taiwan’s most important cherry blossom viewing spots. In 2017, it will kick off enthusiastically on March 10th. Currently, about 70% of the blossoms have bloomed, and visitors passing by can't help but marvel at their beauty. The Alishan Scenic Area is home to more than ten types of cherry blossoms, including mountain cherries, Fuji cherries, peony cherries, and double-flowered cherries. In addition to the cherry blossoms, many other flowers are also coming into bloom, adding even more charm to Alishan. The Alishan Cherry Blossom Season will continue until April 10th. To enhance the flower-viewing experience, traffic control measures will be implemented during the first three weeks of the season on weekends (March 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26), with a daily visitor cap of 16,000 people. Below is a view of the sunset and cherry blossoms at the Alishan Work Station, where you can also find the century-old “King Cherry Tree” — a sight of breathtaking beauty.