Go flower viewing during the New Year holidays: 30 hectares of cosmos and sunflower fields burst into bloom in Miaoli

▲ A stunning view of blooming cosmos(Photo provided by Miaoli County Government, the same applies below)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Although spring is still some time away and the flowers are just beginning to bud, the picturesque mountainous county of Miaoli has planned around 30 hectares of flower fields across five townships. These include vibrant seas of cosmos, yellow cosmos, marigolds, and sunflowers, expected to bloom from late January to early February. Coinciding with the Lunar New Year holiday, why not move your family and friends gatherings outdoors and enjoy a romantic and relaxing New Year atmosphere in the flower fields?

▲ The sunflower fields are expected to bloom at the end of January and beginning of February, creating a golden and thriving sight that symbolizes good fortune during the New Year.

Miaoli County, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli Township Road 124B
Flower varieties: Cosmos, Sunflowers
Area: Approximately 6 hectares
Expected blooming period: Late January
Contact: 037-823155 (Nanzhuang Township Farmers’ Association)

Houlong Township, beside High-Speed Rail Route 6 and Provincial Highway 126
Flower variety: Cosmos
Area: Approximately 8 hectares
Expected blooming period: Late January
Contact: 037-720149 (Houlong Township Farmers’ Association)

Yuanli Township, along the outer ring road at the foot of the mountain, Miaoli Road 43, and beside the high-speed rail line
Flower varieties: Cosmos, Yellow Cosmos, Marigolds, Sunflowers
Area: Approximately 14 hectares
Expected blooming period: Early January
Contact: 037-869399 (Yuanli Township Office)

Tongxiao Township, under the High-Speed Rail bridge on Miaoli Road 121
Flower variety: Sunflowers
Area: Approximately 2 hectares
Expected blooming period: Early February 2016
Contact: 037-752104 ext. 255 (Tongxiao Township Office)

Gongguan Township, beside Miaoli Road 26 in Be He Village
Flower variety: Marigolds
Area: Approximately 2 hectares
Bloom booking period: Early February
Contact: Extension 170 of 222210 (Gongguan Township Office)

Note: The actual blooming period is subject to weather conditions

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