By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Amidst the height of the cherry blossom season, cherry blossom viewing has become a craze across Taiwan, with many famous spots attracting huge crowds. If you prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of popular attractions on holidays, consider visiting the Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden in Sanxia. This garden is home to tens of thousands of cherry trees and is a hidden gem known only to locals. In recent years, it has been opened to the public through negotiations between the local village chief and the garden owner, offering a romantic view that is truly captivating. The Jian’an 131 Cherry Garden warmly welcomes visitors from January to the end of March each year to enjoy its beautiful scenery.
A hidden cherry blossom spot in Sanxia: Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden (Image source / Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden)
A hidden gem: Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden (Image source / Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden)
The breathtaking beauty of the Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden leaves visitors enchanted (Image source / Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden)
Located on Lion Head Mountain in Sanxia, the Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden sits at an altitude of 500 meters and spans 8 hectares. The garden is planted with over 10,000 cherry trees, featuring up to 20 different varieties. In addition to commonly seen Taiwanese species such as the mountain cherry, yaezakura, Yoshino cherry, and Showa cherry, it also boasts the rarest Mist Mountain cherry. There are also peach and plum trees planted here, creating a stunning layered effect with their white and pink blooms.
Jian’an 131: Flowers in the Mist (Image source / Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden)
Jian’an 131: A Gradual Beauty (Image source / Jian’an 131 Highland Cherry Garden)
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