By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
The Yangmingshan Flower Festival draws millions of visitors each year to worship the blooms. The 2018 flower season centered on the theme of the “Cherry Blossom Lion,” with key viewing spots such as Yangmingshan Park and the Flower Trial Center. Among the blossoms on display were Yaezakura, Showa Sakura, Yoshino Cherry, and Hirado Azaleas. The refreshing forest air paired with the beautiful natural scenery creates a perfect ambiance for a romantic outing.
Breathtaking Cherry Blossoms at Yangmingshan Park (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Guanxin)
1. Yangmingshan Park
At Yangmingshan Park, you can admire stunning cherry blossoms near the flower clock area by the cherry blossom stream and at the visitor service center. The blossoms are not only beautiful during the day but also enchanting when illuminated at night. The peak blooming period is around early March.
Location: No. 1-20, Zhuzihhu Road, Beitou District, Taipei City
Reflection of Showa Sakura in the Fountain (Photo by Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau)
2. Neicuo Stream & Orange Coffee
The Neicuo Stream Sakura Corridor, located in Lane 93 of Pingjing Street, is another breathtaking cherry blossom spot. With its serene environment and pleasant scenery all year round, the pink blossoms transform this ordinary riverside trail into a new leisure attraction. Enjoy the blossoms while listening to the gentle stream nearby—it’s truly a unique experience.
Neicuo Stream Sakura Corridor (Photo provided by Chen Nini)
Near the Neicuo Stream Sakura Corridor, Orange Coffee is a café where visitors can relax while enjoying the cherry blossoms. It’s the perfect spot to sip coffee and unwind amidst the blooms.
Transportation Info: Take bus No. 19 from Jiantan or Shilin MRT stations (travel time about 50 minutes to 1 hour), get off at Falun Temple Station, walk back along Lane 93 of Pingjing Street for less than 5 minutes until you reach a fork in the road, then turn left to see the cherry blossom woods. For drivers, make a right turn at No. 26, Lane 93, Pingjing Street (Orange Coffee).
Enjoying Cherry Blossoms and Coffee at Orange Café (Photo by Orange Coffee)
3. Lane 42, Pingjing Street
Pingjing Street is a famous cherry blossom destination in Yangmingshan, known mainly for its Kanhi Zakura and mountain cherry blossoms, which typically bloom in late January. The best viewing period has now passed. Additionally, there are bike stations on both Pingjing Street and Jingshan Road, making them great spots for cyclists to explore.
Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot: Lane 42, Pingjing Street, Yangmingshan, Shilin District, Taipei City
One of Taipei’s most renowned cherry blossom spots is none other than Pingjing Street in Yangmingshan (Photo provided by Taipei City Government Public Works Bureau)
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