Top 5 Romantic Cherry Blossom Spots for Enjoying the Flowers at Yangmingshan Flower Festival

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Editorial Team, compiled and reported

The Yangmingshan Flower Festival attracts millions of visitors every year to admire the blossoms. The 2018 festival was themed around the "Cherry Blossom Lion," with main attractions located in Yangmingshan Park and the Floral Experiment Center. Visitors can enjoy varieties such as double-flowered cherry, Showa cherry, Yoshino cherry, and Hirado azaleas, where the natural phytoncides blend with the beautiful scenery, creating a perfect setting for a relaxing outing.

1. Yangmingshan Park
In Yangmingshan Park, you can admire stunning cherry blossoms around the Sakura Stream near the Flower Clock and at the Visitor Service Center. The blossoms are not only beautiful during the day but also enchanting when illuminated at night. The flowering season typically begins around early March.
 
Location: No. 1-20, Zhuzihhu Road, Beitou District, Taipei City

2. Neicuo Stream and Orange Café
The cherry blossom tunnel along Neicuo Stream in Lane 93, Pingjing Street, is another breathtaking spot where cherry blossoms flourish. With its tranquil environment and pleasant surroundings all year round, the pink blooms transform the ordinary riverside path into a new recreational attraction. Enjoy the view of the blossoms while listening to the murmuring stream on the platform for a unique experience.

The nearby Orange Orange Café by Neicuo Stream is a great place to relax and enjoy cherry blossoms. Visitors can admire the flowers while sipping delicious coffee and enjoying a leisurely moment.

Transportation Info: Take bus No. 19 from Jiantan or Shilin MRT stations (travel time approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour), get off at Falun Temple Station, walk back along Lane 93, Pingjing Street for less than 5 minutes until you reach a fork in the road, and turn left to see the cherry blossom grove. For drivers, make a right turn at No. 26, Lane 93, Pingjing Street (Orange Orange Café).

3. Lane 42, Pingjing Street
Pingjing Street is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Yangmingshan, featuring mainly Kanhi cherry and mountain cherry blossoms, which usually bloom in late January each year. Both Pingjing Street and Jingshan Road have bike stations, making them ideal for cyclists who want to enjoy the blossoms on two wheels.

Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot: Lane 42, Pingjing Street, Yangmingshan, Shilin District, Taipei City