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When does Taiwan Cherry Blossom open? A survey of seven Cherry Blossom scenic spots in Taiwan

It's the cherry blossom season now. Many people are going out for a trip. Now there are many good places to see cherry blossom. Every place has a good place to see cherry blossom. So, when does Taiwan Cherry Blossom open? What are the best places to enjoy cherry blossom in Taiwan?

The flowering period of different cherry varieties is different. The flowering period of mountain cherry (i.e. Hibiscus cherry) starts in January, in February, it's octuple cherry, Showa cherry, and in March, it's Big Island cherry, Yosano cherry, Wushe cherry and Fuji cherry. However, due to the altitude of the planting area and climate change, the time will be advanced or delayed by about half a month.

Main cherry varieties in Taiwan

Sakura Yamagata (Crimson cherry, the most widely spread, with early flowering), Yoshio Kanai (commonly known as Yoshio cherry, with 5 petals turning from light red to white), myrosa (also known as peony cherry, with many large petals and deep color), Sakura Wushe (Taiping mountain cherry, endemic to Taiwan), pink beauty (formerly endemic to Wuling, with the beautiful name of Sakura queen), Sakura Kuroda (five single petals, white with red halo), Oshima Sakura (introduced from Japan, with large and white petals), Showa cherry (with distinct and long petals), Kawakami cherry (a mixture of Sakura Oshima and hibiscus, with large petals and variable color gradients), Fuji cherry (a mixture of hibiscus and hibiscus, with many buds).

Time and place of cherry blossom in Taiwan

1. Taipei: Yangmingshan

Taipei people will go to Yangmingshan in spring to enjoy Yangmingshan surrounded by cherry blossom. PINGJING Street Lane 42, Yangmingshan National Park, Fuxing Third Road, China Telecom International Radio, etc., are all well-known cherry blossom viewing hotspots in Yangmingshan area. The cherry blossom of Yangmingshan starts from the end of January to March.

Suggested places for flower appreciation: Pingjing street, Fuxing Third Road, Yangmingshan National Park

Transportation: take Metro Danshui line or Beitou line to get off at Metro Jiantan station, transfer to hong5 bus or Youyuan bus 108 to Yangmingshan

2. Danshui: Tianyuan Palace

Tamsui Tianyuan Palace's cherry blossom is the grafting of Taiwan's native cherry blossom on Japanese Yoshino cherry, so the cherry here has the red and white color of the cherry, which is a unique Cherry Variety. Cherry blossoms in Tianyuan palace began to bloom in succession at the end of January, and the crowds of people and cars were crowded. From February 11, during the holiday period from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the freshwater transportation department will implement traffic control. If it is planned to go to Tianyuan palace to enjoy cherry blossoms before the lunar new year, it is necessary to refer to the Facebook page of freshwater police praise before departure to learn the latest real-time traffic situation and arrangement.

3. Taichung: Dongshi Forest Farm

In Dongshi forest farm of Taichung, cherry trees are planted mainly in Taiwan, supplemented by cherry trees of Yoshino. The beauty of the two kinds of cherry trees reflects each other's beauty. As the temperature of Dongshi forest farm is warmer than that of Taipei or Taiwan, the single petal cherry blossom will start to bloom before the lunar new year, and the double petal cherry blossom and Yoshino cherry blossom will come on the stage after the lunar new year. Dongshi forest farm is a good choice for those who plan to go to Taiwan to enjoy cherry trees in the lunar new year.

Suggested place for flower appreciation: Dongshi forest park amusement park

Opening hours: 06:30-22:00

Admission: NT $250 for adults, NT $200 for students / children aged 7 to 12

Transportation: take the train to Fengyuan station, transfer to No. 209 Fengyuan passenger transport, about 20 kilometers, about 60 minutes

4. Taichung: Wuling farm

In Wuling farm, the cherry species are mainly mountain cherry and Yoshino cherry, as well as the deep red eight fold cherry and the unique red pink beauty cherry. Red pink cherry blossom is a special variety of Zhaohe cherry and cherry tree inoculated in Wuling farm. The color is pink, the shape of the flower is like peach blossom rather than drooping, and it has a light fragrance, which is very special.

The cherry blossom season at Wuling farm will come on February 16. Total amount control is implemented in the farm, with a daily limit of 6000 people. If you want to visit Wuling farm, you'd better book tickets for Guoguang passenger transport and Fengyuan passenger transport to Wuling farm in advance. The full fare plus tickets range from NT $520 to NT $730, and nearly 80% of the tickets have been sold since they opened for pre purchase on January 19. For those who do not buy tickets, please contact the website of Guoguang passenger transport and Fengyuan passenger transport.

5. Taichung: Houli Taian police station

Houli Taian police station is known as the most beautiful police station in Taiwan. Nearly 60 eight cherry trees are planted near the parking lot of the police station. Every February when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the police station will become a holy place to enjoy cherry blossoms. From February 24 to March 18 this year. In addition to enjoying cherry trees, tourists can also visit the nearby fallen rain pines and Tai'an old railway station, visit Yuemei sugar factory and taste red wine at Shusheng and Songhe winery to add interest to the Spring Festival holiday.

Transportation of houlitai'an police station: during the cherry blossom season, traffic control will be carried out in the direction of houlitai'an police station. The authorities will arrange special buses for cherry watching tour to take passengers to the cherry watching place at the new Tai'an railway station of Taiwan Railway.

6. Tainan: Alishan

Alishan is one of the most famous cherry viewing places in Taiwan. In the early spring, cherry blossoms everywhere form a spectacular flower sea in Alishan Mountain, making the spring cherry blossom season of Alishan Mountain an annual event that can not be missed. The cherry species in Alishan mainly include mountain cherry, Yoshino cherry and octuple cherry. Their flowering time starts from the end of February, and they can be seen in full bloom around the middle of March. In the cherry blossom season every year, the flat line of Alishan Marsh will lead the juniper carriage to serve the tourists. If you want to capture the classic picture of steam train passing through the cherry blossom forest, you need to seize the opportunity!

Suggested place to enjoy flowers: Alishan Forest Amusement Park

Transportation:

Self driving: No.3 National Road, connecting with line 18 of Zhongpu interchange Road (Alishan Road), 89K to Alishan Forest Amusement Park

Public transportation: take the bus from Jiayi county to Alishan before the exit of Jiayi railway station, and get off at the terminal.

7. Nantou: Jinan University of Nantou

National Jinan International University is the first choice for cherry viewing in Nantou County, Taiwan. There are thousands of cherry trees and eight cherry trees on the campus of the University. When the flowers bloom, Jinan will become a paradise surrounded by cherry blossom, which is very beautiful. Tourists can enjoy tea party or picnic under the cherry tree in the daytime, and experience the night cherry style at night with the light, music and delicious food.

Suggested place: Jinan University of Nantou

Transportation: after taking the high-speed rail to Taichung Station, transfer to Taiwan haohang Riyuetan line at Exit 5 of the high-speed rail (Taichung Gancheng Station - & gt; Taichung railway station - & gt; entrance 5 of Taichung Station - & gt; Jinan University - & gt; Riyuetan), and get off at Jinan University Station.