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Breathtaking cold cherry blossoms blanket the mountainside—must-visit spots in northern Taiwan for early spring hanami

Published: 2026-09-26 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-26 — Every late winter to early spring, Tienyuan Temple in Tamsui, Taipei, transforms into a renowned cherry blossom viewing destination, attracting photography enthusiasts and travelers from all over who come specifically to witness the mountainsides covered in blooming cherry blossoms.

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Photo by Wandering Above the Clouds at Alishan
 
Every late winter to early spring, Tienyuan Temple in Tamsui, Taipei, transforms into a renowned cherry blossom viewing destination, attracting photography enthusiasts and travelers from all over who come specifically to witness the mountainsides covered in blooming cherry blossoms.

Tienyuan Temple in Tamsui transforms into a popular cherry blossom viewing spot every late winter to early spring. (Photo by Wandering Above the Clouds at Alishan)

The cherry blossoms that bloom successively during the Lunar New Year add vibrant colors to Tienyuan Temple in Tamsui.

The blue sky, green trees, and pink cherry blossom petals set against Tienyuan Temple’s distinctive architecture create a picturesque scene. (Photo by Wandering Above the Clouds at Alishan)

Whether on weekdays or holidays, Tienyuan Temple in Tamsui is packed with visitors during the cherry blossom season.

Delicate, pale pink cold cherry blossoms. (Photo by Wandering Above the Clouds at Alishan)

The original “King Cherry Blossom” at Tienyuan Temple was removed due to disease in 2016. Thanks to efforts by the city government and the temple, a new Yoshino cherry tree has been planted in its place, and this second-generation “King Cherry Blossom” has become a highlight of the annual hanami experience.

The blooming cold cherry blossoms are a breathtaking sight. (Photo by Wandering Above the Clouds at Alishan)

Currently, the main attraction at Tienyuan Temple is the sea of blooming cold cherry blossoms covering the mountainside.

Travelers capture the beautiful cold cherry blossoms with their cameras. (Photo by Wandering Above the Clouds at Alishan)

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