The Ogasawara cherry blossoms in Wushe are in full bloom, white as snow—utterly romantic
Last updated 2026-09-25 — The Forestry Bureau’s Nantou Forest District Office reports that the cherry blossom season at Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area has reached its final crescendo. Officials say the park’s yaezakura (double-flowered cherry blossoms) are nearing the end of their bloom, with crimson petals scattering across the ground like dancing spring mud. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s smallest and rarest native species—the...
Text by MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin; compiled and reported
The Ogasawara cherry blossoms in Aowanda are currently in full bloom. (Image source / Nantou Forest District Office official website)
Most cherry blossoms planted in Taiwan are red or pink, but the Ogasawara cherry, a unique Taiwanese species with snow-white petals, stands apart. Scattered across Taiwan’s mid-elevation mountainous regions, it was first discovered in Wushe—hence its name. Blooming from February to March each year, its white petals feature a ring of yellow-green at the center. When in full bloom, the tree is laden with delicate white crystals. As the wind blows, petals cascade like snow, creating an breathtaking spectacle.
Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area is home to the largest number of cultivated Ogasawara cherry trees in Taiwan. The pristine white blossoms, set against a backdrop of azure skies, emerald-green mountain ranges, and rolling meadows, offer a refreshing contrast to the vibrant red blooms found in places like Wuling—providing visitors with a unique cherry blossom experience.
In addition, the Forestry Bureau is hosting the “Trail e-go” event. From now until April 30, visitors who scan the QR code along designated trails can redeem a souvenir at the visitor center, with a daily limit of 20 per day.
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