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Visit the backyard garden of Taipei City!Neihu unveils a strawberry cake-inspired dual-color heart-shaped lake

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — As the year draws to a close, signaling the approaching Christmas season, an atmosphere of happiness and warmth can be felt everywhere. This year, the Taipei City Department of Urban Development has specially decorated the Twin Hearts Pond to match this special holiday...

By MOOK Travel Lifestyle Network Editorial Team

As the year draws to a close, signaling the approaching Christmas season, an atmosphere of happiness and warmth can be felt everywhere. This year, the Taipei City Department of Urban Development has specially decorated the Twin Hearts Pond to match this special holiday, recommending that the public embark on a light red romantic getaway.

Neihu’s Baishihu in Taipei City has created a dual-color twin-heart lake, becoming a new destination for couples. (Image source / Taipei City Department of Urban Development)

The Baishihu community originally themed the area around “finding happiness,” transforming what was once an abandoned spring into the heart-shaped ecological wetland spring “Twin Hearts Pond” and the lakeside rest pavilion “Eternal Bond Pavilion.” The wetland and waterside platform are cleverly integrated, symbolizing the unity of earth and water as well as lovers “joining hearts together,” creating a romantic spot perfect for couples to explore together.

Christmas tree decorations at Twin Hearts Pond and Eternal Bond Pavilion. (Image source / Taipei City Department of Urban Development)

To welcome the joyful Christmas season, the Department of Urban Development and local residents have given Twin Hearts Pond a warm holiday makeover. In the heart-shaped island area, red and yellow poinsettias are arranged in an inner-and-outer pattern to express the idea of two hearts beating as one. From a distance, it looks like a strawberry cake, and beside the Eternal Bond Pavilion stands a real Christmas tree, adding festive fun. Visitors can stroll along the lakeside path and immerse themselves in the joyful Christmas atmosphere up close.

Wooden boardwalk beside Twin Hearts Pond where visitors can enjoy the scenic lake. (Image source / Taipei City Department of Urban Development)

Baishihu Suspension Bridge spans across the valley with beautiful scenery. (Image source / Taipei City Department of Urban Development)

Besides the vibrant poinsettias, Baishihu also offers the experience of picking red strawberries.Local farmers say that the strawberry harvest season in Baishihu lasts until May, and the berries are grown in greenhouse trellises, so there's no need to worry about muddy paths during picking—even on rainy days, visitors can pick easily. Nearby farms also offer special dishes combining strawberries and local produce, and some shops have special Christmas promotions. Simply check in at Twin Hearts Pond on Facebook to enjoy discount offers.

Two red nanmu trees leaning close to each other, hence named the Couple Trees. (Image source / Taipei City Department of Urban Development)

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