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Each year after the harsh winter, the cherry blossoms in the forests of Wuling Farm begin to quietly awaken and bloom. In early February, strolling through the colorful sea of pink flowers, admiring the petals dancing in the air, and breathing in the fresh mountain air — that's the ultimate romantic delight of Wuling Farm’s Cherry Blossom Season.
Wuling Farm is surrounded by mountains, creating a unique landscape like a hidden paradise untouched by the outside world. For travelers who haven’t booked accommodation yet, hop on Tripbaa’s Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season express train — just a four-hour trip from Taipei allows you to enjoy a full day of cherry blossom bliss.
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossoms — Mountain Cherry blossoms in full bloom. (Photo / Wuling Farm FB)
The Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season is approaching, and some mountain cherry blossoms have already begun to bloom. The overall bloom is expected around the end of January, while Wuling’s special “Red Beauty” cherry blossoms are projected to gradually start blooming around February 7th, reaching full bloom by mid-February. If you’d like to avoid the cherry blossom traffic controls and visit earlier, consider the following routes:
Wuling Cherry Blossom Season — One-day route map of Wuling cherry blossoms. (Photo / Official Wuling Farm Website)
If you’re specifically going for the “2019 Wuling Cherry Blossom Season,” note that the event coincides with the Lunar New Year holiday period, and there will be traffic restrictions throughout the cherry blossom season. For details, please refer to announcements from the Directorate General of Highways. If you plan to visit Wuling during the holidays to see the blossoms, be sure to keep an eye on the official Wuling Cherry Blossom Season website and transportation updates.
Event Period: February 7 – February 27
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During the Cherry Blossom Season, Wuling Farm implements a daily visitor cap of 6,000 people, including 1,800 overnight guests and 4,200 day-trippers. The day-trippers are further divided into 1,000 group ticket holders and 3,200 individuals using public transport. Overnight guests must present a vehicle pass issued by Wuling Farm to enter. Group visitors obtain passes through Wuling Farm based on their registered time slots, while public transport users purchase tickets via the ticketing channels provided by Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport and Fengyuan Bus to gain entry.
Of course, if you’d rather not go through the hassle of chasing cherry blossoms, experts recommend joining a one-day tour or purchasing a cherry blossom season transit pass offered by bus companies — making your blossom-viewing experience more time-saving and effortless.
Wuling Cherry Blossom Season — Crowds and traffic control. (Photo / Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Taiwan)
Located in the mountainous region of central Taiwan, Wuling Farm’s cherry blossom area features a roughly 3-kilometer-long viewing path extending from Zhong Valley through Nan Valley to Bei Valley. With 21,000 cherry trees of over 10 varieties, especially the stunning layered colors of the Mountain Cherry and Red Beauty blossoms, the Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season has become an annual pilgrimage site for cherry blossom enthusiasts across Taiwan.
Sheltered by surrounding mountains, Wuling Farm offers beautiful winter scenery that changes with the months — fragrant winter plums in January, crimson cherry blossoms in February, and pink peach blossoms along with white mountain cherries and pear blossoms in March.
Wuling Cherry Blossom Season — Cherry blossom trail. (Photo / Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert)
The Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season is expected to kick off on February 7 this year. If you want to get out and enjoy spring, admire the pink cherry blossoms covering the mountains, walk through cherry blossom tunnels, and revel in the romance of petals drifting on the breeze, consider a relaxing one-day trip or a dedicated cherry blossom shuttle.
From Taipei, passing through Yilan, resting at Nanshan, and finally arriving at Wuling Farm, the first thing every traveler does is take out their cameras or phones to capture the abundance of blossoms on the trees. Strolling along Wuling Farm’s Cherry Blossom Avenue only heightens the excitement — whether it’s selfies, group photos, or wide-angle shots, nothing is spared. I believe this is the unique charm of cherry blossoms, making everyone in the photos look even more vibrant and youthful.
Wuling Cherry Blossom Season — Red Beauty. (Photo / Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert)
Beyond the romantic Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season, be sure to document every scene at the Farm Cultural Museum. It showcases memories of Wuling Farm’s past, making you feel as though you’ve stepped into a time tunnel. Thanks to the pioneers who cultivated this land, we now have the beautiful Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season we enjoy today.
Wuling Cherry Blossom Season — Mountain Cherry blossoms. (Photo / Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert)
On the other side, a small wooden cabin surrounded by cherry blossoms evokes a subtle Japanese aesthetic. This is actually the Wuling Tea House. Step inside, sit down, and sample Wuling’s specialty teas, savoring every breath of mountain air. Gazing out the window brings a serene and peaceful enjoyment.
Wuling Cherry Blossom Season — Cherry blossom trail. (Photo / Tripbaa Funbaa!, Asia’s Free Travel Expert)
Who says cherry blossom viewing has to be a rushed affair? Tripbaa has specially curated a guided tour of the Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season led by professionals, taking you to all the highlights of the season with detailed commentary along the way — offering an in-depth exploration of Wuling Farm.
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A grand view of Wuling Farm’s cherry blossoms. (Photo / Eayoung International Travel Service)
[Tripbaa Funbaa!] Authorized Repost | Original Article [2019 Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Begins — Romantic Wuling Blossoms at Your Fingertips, Exclusive Cherry Blossom Experiences!]