The pink blossoms of the Nantou Lugu Sakura Tunnel create a fairytale scene

Written and reported by the editorial team of MOOK Travel Life Network

Springtime cherry blossom chasing has become a nationwide trend across Taiwan. In central Taiwan, besides the well-known blossoms at Wuling Farm and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Lugu Township in Nantou County is a hidden gem for locals in central Taiwan to enjoy the flowers, with the pink cherry blossom tunnel at Phoenix Nature Education Park being the most romantic.

Phoenix Nature Education Park has planted over 300 cherry blossom trees, including varieties such as Kawazu-zakura, double-flowered cherry, Somei-yoshino, mountain cherry, and Wu-she cherry. The cherry blossom tunnel is formed by Kawazu-zakura planted along both sides of the 333 Stone Step pathway. Walking up the stone steps, the fresh pink petals bloom one after another, creating a dreamy scene straight out of a fairy tale — so beautiful it takes your breath away. Upon reaching the top of the cherry blossom path, you can overlook Qilin Pond from the wooden observation deck, gaze at the tea fields of Dongding Mountain, and take in the views of the Zhuoshui River basin. The scenery is majestic and picturesque, earning it the nickname "Little Switzerland of the East." If you're lucky, you might even catch a breathtaking sea of clouds. In addition, the park features Taiwan’s most distinctive camellia specimen garden, with over 300 cultivars of camellias competing in beauty and color. Strolling along the 3-kilometer forest bathing trail offers a feeling of returning to nature and embracing simplicity.