By MOOK Scenic Spots Kelly, compiled and reported
Recently, cherry blossoms have been blooming everywhere, displaying vibrant and beautiful colors that fill the air with a strong sense of spring and a pink romantic atmosphere. Not only are the cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple and Pingjing Street in the northern region breathtakingly picturesque, but the southern areas are also adorned with pink flower seas that are a feast for the eyes. If you want to witness the enchanting beauty of delicate pink cherry blossoms, don’t miss these three sacred cherry blossom spots along highways and mountaintops.
The pale pink cherry blossoms at Caopingtou are about 80% in bloom, creating a stunning scene reflected in the water (Photo provided by Strolling in the Clouds)
1. Caopingtou
The cherry blossom festival at Caopingtou kicked off on January 27, seamlessly following the previous plum blossom season, attracting many visitors to this pilgrimage site. The area boasts a wide variety of cherry blossoms, including pale pink cherry, Kawazu cherry, and weeping cherry, all of which can be enjoyed in one go. Visitors can also admire plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and rapeseed flowers here, making it one of the best spots for cherry blossom viewing recently.
The cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers at Caopingtou complement each other, creating a vibrant and stunning scene (Photo provided by Strolling in the Clouds)
The pale pink cherry blossoms at Caopingtou, paired with their reflections in the water and the soft pink fallen petals, create a romantic and poetic atmosphere (Photo provided by Strolling in the Clouds)
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Nantou County, Xinyi Township, Caopingtou Cherry Blossom Festival
Dates: January 27 to February 28
Location: Caopingtou Waterfront Park
Address: No. 1-1, Taiping Lane, Xinyi Township, Nantou County
Phone: 04-9270-1583
Shuttle Bus Hours: February 3, 4, 10, 11, 16–20, 24, 25, 8:30–17:00
Shuttle Locations: Taiwan Route 21 Aiyu Bridge ⇔ Yu Shan Sightseeing Tea Garden Archway
Admission Fee: NT$50
2. Taiwan Route 18 Alishan Highway
The Fu Huo Sha cherry blossoms and the pale pink cherry blossoms along the confusing trail and the township office on Taiwan Route 18 Alishan Highway are in full bloom, with the roads surrounded by delicate pink cherry blossoms, creating a highly romantic atmosphere. The Formosan cherry has just begun to bloom, with white cherry blossoms as beautiful as plum blossoms, complementing the fading plum blossoms. The pink cherry blossoms and white plum blossoms echo each other, making it feel like you’re in a foreign land.
The pale pink cherry (Fuji cherry) and pale pink cherry blossoms at kilometer 83.6 on Taiwan Route 18 Alishan Highway are in full bloom, with the roads surrounded by delicate pink cherry blossoms, creating a highly romantic atmosphere (Photo provided by Strolling in the Clouds)
The pale pink cherry blossoms at kilometers 69–70 on Taiwan Route 18 Alishan Highway (Photo provided by Strolling in the Clouds)
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