Three Must-Visit Cherry Blossom Spots in Full Bloom

By MOOK Scenic Spots Kelly, compiled and reported
 
Recently, cherry blossoms have been blooming everywhere, displaying vibrant and beautiful colors that fill the air with a strong sense of spring and a pink romantic atmosphere. Not only are the cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple and Pingjing Street in the northern region breathtakingly picturesque, but the cherry blossoms in the southern region have also burst into pink flower seas, offering stunning views. If you want to witness the enchanting beauty of delicate pink cherry blossoms, don’t miss these three sacred cherry blossom spots on highways and mountaintops.

1. Caopingtou

The cherry blossom festival at Caopingtou kicked off on January 27, seamlessly following the previous plum blossom season, attracting many visitors. A wide variety of cherry blossoms can be seen here, including pale pink cherry, Kawazu-zakura, and weeping cherry, along with plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and rapeseed flowers — making it one of the best spots for cherry blossom viewing recently.

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Nantou County, Xinyi Township, Caopingtou Cherry Blossom Festival
Dates: January 27 to February 28
Location: Caopingtou Waterfront Park
Address: No. 1-1, Taiping Lane, Xinyi Township, Nantou County
Phone: 04-9270-1583
Shuttle Bus Hours: February 3, 4, 10, 11, 16–20, 24, 25, 8:30–17:00
Shuttle Locations: Taiwan Route 21 Aiyu Bridge ⇔ Jade Mountain Sightseeing Tea Garden Archway
Admission Fee: NT$50
 

2. Taiwan Route 18 Alishan Highway

The Huhu Trail and the township office’s Kawazu-zakura along Taiwan Route 18 Alishan Highway are in full bloom, with the roads surrounded by delicate pink cherry blossoms — a truly romantic sight. The Formosan cherry has just begun to bloom, with white blossoms as beautiful as plum blossoms, complementing the fading plum flowers. The pink cherry blossoms and white plum blossoms create a scene that feels like being in a foreign land.