Popular wedding photography spot in Taipei: The colorful and romantic Xinyi Rose Garden

▲ Over 600 varieties of roses are in full bloom at the Xinyi Rose Garden in Taipei. (Photo / Courtesy of Taipei City Government, same for all below)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Where can you take the most beautiful wedding photos? Considerthe Xinyi Rose Garden in Taipei,which boasts tens of thousands of roses. With over 600 varieties of roses vying for attention,featuring not only rare rose species but also many romantic photo backdrops such as floral pathways, Greek pavilions, and heart-shaped flower arrangements,it has attracted countless couples to take wedding photos since its opening, making it a truly romantic destination.

▲ Climbing roses in the rose garden form a romantic archway, one of the popular spots for wedding photography.

The Xinyi Rose Garden opened in 2015 (104 fiscal year), with different varieties of roses planted in concentrated zones. The eastern entrance area mainly features English roses, while the western side is planted with French roses. Additionally,there are about 60 varieties of climbing roses throughout the garden that will also be in full bloom around mid-April, making it one of the few concentrated displays of climbing roses in Taiwan.The most special feature is the “Lavender Dream” variety, which is presented in the form of an archway.

▲ The Xinyi Rose Garden is one of the few concentrated displays of climbing roses in Taiwan.

Lin Hsien-da, director of the Yuanshan Park Office under the Taipei City Department of Parks and Street Lights, said,The viewing season has now begun, with the peak blooming period from mid-April to April 21.In addition, combining works inspired by roses created by students from the National Taiwan Normal University’s Department of Fine Arts,a spring rose exhibition will be held from now until May at the “Taipei Botanical Collection Garden” within the Xinyi Park of the Taipei Expo Park,showcasing a visual feast of the fusion between roses and art.

Xinyi Park
Address: No. 105, Section 3, Xinyi North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Rose Garden Opening Hours: Daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Transportation Information:
1. MRT: Get off at Yuanshan Station, follow the signs through Taipei Expo Park Yuanshan and Fine Arts areas to reach the Xinyi Park area.
2. Bus:
(1) Take bus 279, 285, 606, 685, Red 34, or 109 and get off at Minzu East Road Intersection Station.
(2) Take bus 285, Red 50, 665, or Citizen Mini Bus M9 and get off at Xinyi Park Station.
(3) Take bus 72, 222, 527, Citizen Mini Bus M9, or Red 34 and get off at Xinyi Park (Lin An-Tai Ancient House) Station.
3. YouBike: Ride from Exit 2 of Yuanshan MRT Station to Lin An-Tai Ancient House Station.