It's the perfect time to admire the white blossoms of the silk tree covering the treetops at Baishihu in Neihu.

The silk tree is a native plant with long, slender petals that resemble the tassels on traditional ancient Chinese dresses, hence its name. When spring arrives, it enters its flowering season, with countless small white flowers covering the entire tree, creating a spectacular view that looks like a blanket of snow—thus earning it the nickname "April Snow."

 

Huang Liyuan, head of the Department of Urban Development, pointed out that Baishihu has been a key focus area for agricultural environment improvement projects in recent years. During the planning and design phase, to highlight the local name "Baishihu" (White Stone Lake), the planting scheme was themed around the color "white." Starting every March, the silk trees planted along the pathways are the first to burst into full white blooms. When the petals fall, they carpet the ground like snow. Later, firecracker lilies and Formosan lilies will also bloom in succession, making this period the "snow season" of Baishihu.

 

Chen Jianfan, a section chief at the Department of Urban Development, said that since its inauguration in 2010 (the 99th year of the Republic of China), the Baishihu Suspension Bridge has fully connected the surrounding environment, linking nearby attractions such as "Tongxin Pond," "Guizhui Pond," "Husband and Wife Trees," and "Wishing Pathway," significantly enhancing the overall tourism and leisure quality of the area. Transportation access has also been comprehensively planned—whether by private car, MRT, or bus, Baishihu is a highly accessible and convenient leisure destination.