Cherry Blossom Spots by Metro – Breathtaking Blossoms at National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

By MOOK Travel Editor Team, compiled and reported

Taiwan has entered full bloom in cherry blossom season, and many popular viewing spots tend to get crowded on holidays. For those who prefer not to trek into the mountains and can easily access blooms via the convenient metro, the cherry blossom trees at National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall offer a great urban spring flower-viewing option. Over 200 cherry trees bloom in succession, showcasing 11 varieties that are a feast for the eyes, attracting both domestic and international tourists.

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is one of the must-visit attractions for foreign tourists in Taiwan. Many are impressed by the memorial building itself, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Archway, and the National Theater and National Concert Hall on either side. However, the garden landscaping around the main hall is rarely mentioned — and it’s right here, in this tranquil garden, that the cherry blossom beauty unfolds.

On the right side facing the main hall, near the Daxiao Gate, there is a large area planted with Shuuzenji Kan-zakura, whose soft, delicate pink hues are very beautiful and typically bloom in late February. Heading to the back side of the main hall, you can admire Taiyo Zakura, Kawazu Zakura, and a large forest of wild mountain cherry blossoms. On the left side facing the main hall, near the Dazhong Gate, you’ll find Ohanami Zakura. The garden along Aiguo East Road features brightly colored Yaezakura. Throughout the cherry blossom groves, visitors eagerly take out their cameras and phones to capture the beautiful blossoms. The flower bed in the rainwater collection area features a stone plaque inscribed “Sakura of Friendship,” where seven varieties of Japanese cherry blossoms are planted. On the large lawns on both sides of the felt flower stands, two types of cherry trees are planted: Sunlight and Kawazu Zakura.