By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
With the rise and popularity of social media, beautiful hidden flower fields have been discovered one after another. Here are six off-the-beaten-path flower spots, featuring not only North American-style metasequoia trees but also flower seas in various colors such as red and yellow, making them perfect for holiday visits and photography.
Magenta Tabebuia at Sanjia Park (Photo courtesy of molly888666)
1. Taichung Sanjia Park – Vibrant Flower Spheres
Taichung’s Sanjia Park is planted with dozens of magenta tabebuia trees. When in full bloom, the park is covered with bright red flower spheres, and fallen petals create a floral carpet-like effect. Coupled with the Sky Bridge facility, visitors can take photos with the flower sea from the bridge.
Address: Intersection of Section 3, Dahanxi East Road and Jingxian Road, Beitun District, Taichung City
Magenta Tabebuia at Sanjia Park (Photo courtesy of molly888666)
2. Yunlin Rapeseed Flower Fields – A Fairytale World
Next to the new attraction “Pitou Picture Book Park” in Yunlin, there are hectares of expansive rapeseed flower fields. Stepping into the vast golden sea of flowers feels like being in the countryside of Europe—majestic and vivid. Flower enthusiasts should definitely put this hidden gem on their list.
Location: Next to Pitou Picture Book Park (No. 77, Pitou, Xiluo Township, Yunlin County)
Rapeseed Flower Fields near Pitou Picture Book Park, Xiluo, Yunlin (Photo courtesy of molly888666)
3. Pingtung Xinpi County Road 185 – Southern Version of the Totoro Tunnel
On the county road in Xinpi Township, Pingtung, there is a walkway lined with tall and dense terminalia catappa trees. The scenery is spectacular, and some netizens even call it the southern version of the Totoro tunnel.
Location: Shitou Tou Stone Park (County Road 115, Xinpi Township, Pingtung County)
Terminalia Catappa Tunnel on Xinpi County Road 185 (Photo courtesy of molly888666)
4. Shihkang Metasequoia – European-Style Lawn
Located in Shihkang, Taichung, the Shihkang metasequoia area can be found by turning from Fengshi Road on Provincial Highway 3 onto Shanxia Lane and driving about 100 meters. It features magnificent metasequoia forests on both sides and a large expanse of lawn in the middle. When the leaves turn red in winter, it feels like stepping into a scenic European village spot, creating a very atmospheric vibe.
Address: No. 13, Shanxia Lane, Fengshi Road, Shihkang District, Taichung City
Shihkang Metasequoia (Photo courtesy of Huang Feng)
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