Blooming season is near: 3 purple wisteria viewing spots across Taiwan — immerse yourself in violet romance

▲ Wisteria typically begins blooming in mid-March. The photo shows the wisteria in Rueili in April 2016. (Photo / Screen capture fromRueili Teapot Homestay’s official Facebook page)

Reported by Travel Center / Comprehensive report

Besides admiring the delicate pink cherry blossoms in March, another equally enchanting flower takes the stage — "wisteria." Cascading like purple wind chimes, the sight is truly breathtaking. The wisteria blooming season lasts about 1 to 2 months, and scattered blooms are already appearing.ETtoday EBC has rounded up 3 top wisteria viewing destinations. Quickly plan a visit with family and friends to bask in this violet romance.

▲ Rueili in Meishan Township, Chiayi, boasts some of the most beautiful wisteria scenery in Taiwan. (Photo / Screen capture fromRueili Wisteria Season official Facebook page)

1. Rueili Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County
▲ Rueili in Meishan Township, Chiayi, boasts some of the most beautiful wisteria scenery in Taiwan.Currently, the green tunnel in Rueili (at the 78.8 km mark of Provincial Highway 166) is about 30% in bloom, with the blooming period expected to last until mid-April.During the wisteria season, whether on campus, at restaurants, or along sidewalks, you’ll spot wisteria flowers adorning the area, complemented by bamboo groves and walking paths, creating a uniquely violet landscape in Chiayi’s mountain forests.

Location: Rueili Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County

▲ Wisteria at Taipei Flower Village in April 2016. (Photo / Screen capture fromTaipei Flower Village official Facebook page)

2. Taipei Flower Village
▲ Spanning over ten thousand square meters, Taipei Flower Village is a multi-functional horticultural and cultural creative park. Today (the 13th), Taipei Flower Village posted on Facebook that due to weather conditions, the flowers are currently in their pre-blooming stage. This year’s wisteria season runs from March 22 to April 23. The wisteria is mainly located in three areas: the Honest Ox Area, the Arbor Area, and the Panorama Plaza Area. In addition, the park also grows various other flowers and hosts events regularly. More notably,admission is free.It’s a great place for visitors of all ages to enjoy the flowers.

▲ Taipei Flower Village is currently in its pre-blooming stage. This is the current state of the wisteria. (Photo / Screen capture fromTaipei Flower Village official Facebook page)

Address: No. 18-2, Section 7, Yanping North Road, Shilin District, Taipei City (next to the Zhongmei Elevated Road)
▲ Phone: 02-2810-1969

▲ The 300-meter-long flower corridor at Wisteria Café Garden is highly photogenic. (Photo / Screen capture fromWisteria Café Garden official Facebook page）

3. Wisteria Coffee Garden (formerly Cuckoo Clock European Garden)
Taipei also has several spots to admire wisteria flowers. The Wisteria Coffee Garden in Tamsui becomes quite popular during the blooming season. The garden is divided into two main areas, covering a total of 3,000 ping, with a 300-meter-long purple floral tunnel that is particularly enchanting. The garden is only open in spring and autumn, with an entrance fee of NT$100–200 depending on the bloom condition, which is not deductible from any purchases. Recently, due to weather conditions, the wisteria flowering has been delayed. This spring, the garden will be open from March 15 to May 30.It is recommended to call ahead to check the flower condition before visiting..

▲The garden is only open in spring and autumn, with an entrance fee of NT$100–200 depending on the bloom condition, and it is not deductible from purchases. (Photo / Screenshot fromWisteria Coffee Garden’s official Facebook page)

Address: No. 2-1, Shitoucuo, Tunsan Li, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-2801-0800