By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team

Mother’s Day has just passed, and daylilies, often referred to as the “mother flower of China,” are now blooming successively at Baishi Lake. Alongside the lilies, which symbolize purity and kindness and are in full bloom, they create a vibrant contrast of orange and white. The flowering period is expected to last until around late May. For those who haven’t gone flower viewing yet this year, don’t miss this final golden period—bring your mom to Xintong Pond for a relaxing outing, admire the flowers, and take commemorative photos with these two rare “mother flowers” that are in bloom together.

Chen Jianfan, head of the Department of Urban Development, explained that the Baishi Lake area is a community built around the theme of “happiness.” It has been a key focus in recent years for the department's agricultural environment improvement initiatives. Among its features, Xintong Pond was designed with ingenuity—using filled soil on the inner ring and naturally formed spring water on the outer ring—to create a double-layered heart shape, symbolizing an elegant “hearts entwined” landscape. Paired with the nearby Yongjie Pavilion, it forms the image of “tying the knot of love.” Every May, when lilies and daylilies are in bloom, the spot attracts many couples who come to take photos and leave tokens of their love.

Currently, two varieties of lilies are planted around Xintong Pond: the Taiwan lily and the Trumpet lily, both native to Taiwan. At first glance, they look quite similar, but the Trumpet lily has pure white petals on both the inside and outside, with broader and shorter leaves, and each stem produces10~15flowers. The Taiwan lily, on the other hand, has white petals streaked with wine-red lines, and its leaves are noticeably smaller than those of the Trumpet lily. While visiting to enjoy the flowers and take pictures, visitors can also learn to distinguish between these two types of lilies.

For those driving to Baishi Lake, take the Chenggong Road Interchange, turn left toward Donghu along Jinlong Road, then proceed via Bishan Road to reach the Bishanyan parking lot (follow the signs). From there, you can hike to Baishi Lake via the suspension bridge. Alternatively, take bus route 小2 or 小2 (branch line) and get off at Bihu Elementary School Station (near DEPO Mall) to reach the area. It is recommended to use public transportation.

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