The cherry blossom sea on the Left Bank is so romantic — a new hotspot for night cherry blossom viewing via metro

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

The 2018 New Taipei City Cherry Blossom Season "Hope River Left Bank Cherry Blossom Viewing Event" was held in March at Hope River Square. In addition to exciting performances such as band concerts and diabolo juggling, the event also featured highly popular cherry blossom painting activities, as well as well-received guided tours, making it an ideal spot for visitors to enjoy the blossoms with family and friends.

Currently, about 80% of the cherry blossoms have bloomed. The cherry blossom season event, originally scheduled for March 31, was moved up to March 24 to align with the bloom. This year, additional lighting has been installed. Strolling under the romantic yellow glow, you can look up to see the captivating cherry blossoms blooming vibrantly like pink bubbles. Unlike their shy daytime appearance, the night blossoms illuminated by lights present a kaleidoscope of charm, making it a must-visit date spot and cherry blossom destination in spring.

The Left Bank of Hope River in Tucheng is close to Haishan Metro Station. It takes only about three minutes to walk from Exit 3 of the metro, making it one of the few urban cherry blossom viewing spots accessible by metro. The cherry trees along the riverbank were planted six years ago and, thanks to the care of local community leader Xu Chunteng and volunteers, have become a beautiful cherry blossom attraction.

During the annual cherry blossom season, the blossoms bloom in a continuous pink sea, dense and breathtaking. The magnificent cherry blossom scenery, combined with convenient transportation, attracts many visitors every year. Aside from the cherry blossoms, both banks of Hope River are lush with greenery, meticulously maintained by local volunteers. Bougainvillea on trellises grows wildly and bursts into vibrant blooms, forming a green tunnel for passersby.