Over 10,000 Purple Peonies in Bloom on Meiling, Tainan — 4 Popular Hiking Trails You Should Know
Last updated 2026-11-08 — While cherry blossoms are in full bloom on Alishan, the purple peonies of Tainan’s Meiling are also bursting into vibrant color. The hills around Meiling offer excellent views, making them a popular choice among local hiking enthusiasts. The main hiking trails in the area include Meifeng, Wulong, Guanyin, and...
By MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team
While cherry blossoms are in full bloom on Alishan, the purple peonies of Tainan’s Meiling are also bursting into vibrant color. The hills around Meiling offer excellent views, making them a popular choice among localhiking trails, including Meifeng, Wulong, Guanyin, and Meilong trails. Among these, the ancient Meifeng Trail and the stretch from Erpingsping up to Wulong Temple are currently home to over 10,000 purple peonies in full bloomwith stunning purple blooms lining the paths, creating a truly breathtaking sight.
Now is the perfect time to hike Tainan’s Meiling trails and admire the purple peonies. (Photo provided by Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
The four main hiking trails on Meiling form a loop that can be easily completed in about half a day. The Wulong Trail is considered one of the more gentle and accessible among the four, stretching approximately 2.4 kilometers along a farm road. The Guanyin Trail starts behind the parking lot at Erpingsping,offering scenic views of the Chianan Plain and the Zengwen Reservoir along the way; the Meilong Trail is the southernmost main trail on Meiling, with the front section being a farm road and the latter part winding through a secondary forest of bamboo and China jute trees.
Enjoy the flowers while embracing the joy of hiking. (Photo provided by Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
Xu Hongwen, General Secretary of the Meiling Scenic Area Development Association, said that due to less rainfall this year,the purple peony blooming period has been delayed by about a month, and the best viewing period lasts from now until late March. He encourages the public to seize the opportunity to go hiking and flower viewing on the mountain, as well as to sample seasonal agricultural products and chicken dishes flavored with plums.
The blooming purple peonies add a splash of color to Meiling. (Photo provided by Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
The Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau recommendsthat visitors driving to Meiling can also explore nearby attractions such as Yongxing Suspension Bridge, Xuan Kong Temple, the Jiang Family Ancestral House, and Guidan Hot Springs — all ideal spots for a one-day trip.The Yongxing Suspension Bridge is the longest in Taiwan, spanning 497 meters including the approach, and features a purple structure illuminated by LED lights at night, creating a romantic atmosphere favored by couples. It is also recommended to take the Green Main Line bus of Greater Tainan to Yujing, then transfer to the Green 22 bus to directly reach Erpingsping on Meiling. Planning your trip around the four hiking trails will let you enjoy a healthy and refreshing peony-viewing hiking adventure.
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