The ideal place to see cherry blossoms
When the cherry blossoms begin to bloom across Taiwan, it is one of the clearest signs that spring has arrived. It's one of those things that you can't help but notice as the trees in cities big and little begin to turn pink. It would be an understatement to say that the people of Taiwan have a high regard for the natural environment, but watching cherry blossoms is a significant element of many, if not most, families' social schedules.
The blooms, also known as "sakura," bloom in the early months of the year, when the Taiwanese winter comes to an end and the weather begins to improve after a few months of rain. The blossoming season also occurs near the end of the all-important Lunar New Year celebrations, when many families have a long winter vacation and can travel freely.
Taiwan is a fertile land, with fruit, flowers, and vegetables blooming everywhere, and when there are flowers to be seen, you can be sure to witness crowds of people enjoying the beauty of nature and conducting the age-old Japanese practice known as "Hanami," or "flower-viewing." And there is no better experience than cherry blossom season, so for the few months of the year when the blossoms are in bloom, the country turns a beautiful shade of pink, and large crowds rush to see them in the areas where they grow in abundance.
Here is the list of destinations in Taiwan you can visit where cherry blossoms exist:
- Yamingshan National Park
- Tianyuan Temple
- Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
- Wuling Farm
- Sun Moon Lake Ropeway
- Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
- Alishan
- Tainan Police Station
