Snap up the romantic sea of calla lilies bloom at Yangmingshan & Taoyuan – Flower viewing guide

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Every year from March to May is the calla lily season at Zhuzihhu in Yangmingshan. The calla lilies of Yangmingshan have become a quite iconic flower season. Every year during the season, large crowds flock here to join in the festivities. However, during the event period, traffic to Yangmingshan is regulated. How do you get there to pick the flowers? What are some tips for picking calla lilies? This issue, our editor will tell you all—come and check it out together!

(source: Taipei Tourism Bureau)

Yangmingshan

Event location: Zhuzihhu, Yangmingshan

Opening event: A launch event will be held at the Heshui Park on Calla Lily Boulevard at 10:00 AM on 2018/3/30.

Flower season time: March 30 to April 29, with the viewing period lasting until the end of May.

Traffic control for Zhuzihhu calla lilies

Control dates: During the calla lily season (March 30 to April 29), on weekends (including public holidays).

Control time: On holidays, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, adjusted flexibly according to actual traffic flow.

Control locations:

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Yangde Boulevard

Control time for Yangde Boulevard in Yangmingshan applies to weekends and national holidays lasting two or more consecutive days.

Control time: Uphill control is from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, downhill control is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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Control locations:

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Checkpoints include the guidance point at “Gezhi Road, Jingshan Intersection,” the flexible control point at “Gezhi Road, Kaishe Intersection,” and the control point at “Yangming Road, Zhongheng Street Intersection (Yangming Road Section 1, Lane 43).”

%Vehicles classified as "non-commercial light-duty vehicles" (such as small vans, mini trucks, and light-duty delivery vehicles) are not subject to control.

Take public transportation

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Take the Taiwan Good Bus Beitou-Zhushihhu Line to the Zhushihhu area, or take bus 230 to the Yangmingshan Bus Terminal, then transfer to buses 108, 128, 129, Mini 8, Mini 9, 124, 131, and 131 District.

Recommended attractions for Yangmingshan Calla Lily Season

The Taoyuan Calla Lily Festival has been a significant tourism highlight in Taoyuan in recent years and also represents an effort to transition toward refined sightseeing agriculture. The floral season typically runs from early spring—January to April—when calla lilies and fragrant lilies bloom abundantly in the Dayuan District of Taoyuan. The Taoyuan government hopes to leverage the Calla Lily Festival to integrate local specialty industries and culture, aiding in the agricultural transformation of the area.

The 2018 Taoyuan Calla Lily Festival was themed “Lovers’ Paradise, Happy Taoyuan,” creating a stunning sea of flowers. In addition to flower viewing, visitors could also attend lectures and DIY pastry activities. The festival was further combined with small-scale farms and the Longtan Lianlienzihua (Love Lupine) Festival to offer related tour packages. Below, let’s take a look at what highlights the 2018 Calla Lily Festival had to offer!

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How to Select Calla Lilies

If the weather is hot, the vase life of calla lilies becomes shorter. Therefore, it’s best to choose flowers with 3–5 blooms before mid-April, and change the water daily to maintain freshness for about 10 days. After mid-April, opt for flowers with 5 blooms, which can last around 3–5 days with daily water changes.

How to Care for Calla Lilies

Change the water every day, and trim 1–2 cm off the base of the calla lily stem. You can also use floral preservative in the water to extend freshness. Be sure to place the flowers in a cool spot. If it’s too warm, adding a few ice cubes can help keep your calla lilies cool!

Harvesting Calla Lilies

Grip the stem of the calla lily firmly with your hand in a tiger’s mouth grip (overhand grasp), and position the lily behind your body to avoid injuring yourself or the flower during harvest. When you hear a “pop” sound as you pull it out, you’ve done it right!

After reviewing the information above, do you feel more confident about this year’s Calla Lily Festival? Quickly pick your dates and plan your mountain route—head up to Zhuzihu for calla lilies when they’re at their most beautiful. Don’t miss the annual Yangmingshan Calla Lily event!

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