A leisurely stroll among scattered flowers in Neishuangxi, with blue magpies dancing in the air
Last updated 2026-09-27 — Having endured the trials of winter and bathed in the abundance of spring light, the Neishuangxi Nature Center, located at No. 150, Lane 3, Zhishan Road, Section 3, Shilin District, Taipei City (along the Bixi Industrial Road), is quietly adorned with various flower buds on branches,...
By MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Having endured the trials of winter and bathed in the abundance of spring light, the Neishuangxi Nature Center, located at No. 150, Lane 3, Zhishan Road, Section 3, Shilin District, Taipei City (along the Bixi Industrial Road), is quietly adorned with various flower buds that bloom and bear fruit. The Taiwan blue magpies, dressed in sapphire blue, fly in groups throughout the park. Visitors can head to the newly renovated wooden boardwalk in the medicinal herb garden and may have the chance to observe these uniquely beautiful Taiwanese birds around 3:00 PM daily.
The blackwood tree blooms with richly fragrant flowers. (Image source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Earth Engineering Office)
Public Works Bureau Chief Engineer Chen Sheng-yi said that the Neishuangxi Nature Center is currently in full bloom with plants such as shell ginger, fragrant marigold, saxifrage, and blackwood trees. Shell ginger can be found across low-altitude mountainous areas from southern to northern Taiwan. Its leaves can be used to wrap zongzi, its seeds can be made into “ren Dan” (a type of breath freshener), and its stems can be used as rope—this all-purpose plant is truly a model of making the most of every part. The fragrant marigold, with its sweet scent, leaves a deep impression on passersby. In addition to its unique aroma, it also has uses such as repelling mosquitoes, making tea, and as an edible herb, making it a versatile aromatic plant.
The saxifrage flower is delicate and refined. (Image source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Earth Engineering Office)
Forest Recreation Section Chief Ho Ming-yu pointed out that the saxifrage has round, kidney-shaped leaves. Because of the white spots on the leaves that resemble tiger stripes, and the leaf shape that looks like a tiger’s ear, it is called “saxifrage.” Currently in full bloom, the saxifrage’s flower stems emerge from the leaf clusters, with numerous small white flowers densely hanging on the stems and swaying in the wind. The uniquely delicate and dainty flowers attract many insects to gather nectar. The blackwood tree, whose wood and bark can be used to extract a black-blue dye for making ink, is thus named the blackwood tree. The tree, covered with bright yellow flowers, emits a rich fragrance that compels people to stop and admire it.
Taiwan blue magpies are active right nearby. (Image source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Earth Engineering Office)
The blooming shell ginger is a common plant in low-altitude mountainous regions. (Image source / Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau Earth Engineering Office)
Spring blossoms bring abundant food sources that attract birds to stay, leading to behaviors such as the Taiwanese barbet digging holes to build nests, and the Formosan bulbul, Japanese white-eye, and Taiwan blue magpie engaging in nesting activities. As the Taiwan blue magpie is a bird species unique to Taiwan, distributed in low-altitude broad-leaved forests, and is known for its magnificent long tail feathers trailing behind during flight, it is also called the “long-tailed mountain maiden.” At the medicinal herb garden, groups of Taiwan blue magpies are often seen flying and hopping around the park. To allow visitors to witness their graceful figures soaring by at any time, the Earth Engineering Office has even created a family of four blue magpies on the wall of the medicinal herb garden, ensuring visitors can always enjoy their elegant silhouettes. The medicinal herb garden is open every Saturday, Sunday, and national holiday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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