13 Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms During Spring Break in Taiwan

Taiwan is known for its beautiful natural scenery and beautiful cities. Whatever the season, Taiwan always manages to attract many world tourists who come to vacation to the place where boba originated. No exception when spring arrives, Taiwan is no less beautiful with many places that offer beautiful views of cherry blossoms blooming in various corners.

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Not only is the spring atmosphere different, but the cherry blossom blooming time in Taiwan is also quite different and can even be said to be longer than in other places, which is usually from January to early April. While other flowers will bloom from January to August.

Cherry blossom prediction in Taiwan

So, if you’re looking for a spring break destination with a new and different atmosphere, then make sure to include Taiwan on your list. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in Taiwan.

Taipei

1. LOHAS Park, a place to spend the night in the capital

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Parks are the easiest places to visit to see cherry blossoms during spring. If you are in Taipei, then don't miss LOHAS Park which is known as a park full of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Enjoy your time by walking along the banks of the Neiguo River, taking pictures with cherry blossoms as a backdrop, and spending the night watching the cherry blossoms lit up to create a magical atmosphere.

Address: Lane 61, Kangle St, Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan

2. Yangmingshan National Park which is filled with various types of flowers

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Located between Taipei and New Taipei, Yangmingshan National Park is the next destination you must visit for spring break in Taiwan. This national park is a natural tourist paradise that has many types of flowers that bloom according to the season including cherry blossoms. See the beauty of pink cherry blossoms among the fresh green meadows and really spoil the eyes.

New Taipei

3. Wuji Tianyuan Temple, a stunning blend of temple and cherry blossoms

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One of the most popular temples in Taiwan, Wuji Tianyuan Temple, should be on your list of spring vacation destinations. The pink and yellow temple looks even more beautiful with cherry blossom trees blooming around it. When spring arrives, the temple, which is a 5-story round building, is increasingly crowded with locals and international tourists because the cherry blossom trees here are known to have many cherry blossoms.

Address: No. 36, Section 3, Beixin Rd, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan

4. Wulai, a quiet and beautiful district

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Wulai is a mountainous district located not far from Taipei. This district offers a variety of extraordinary natural attractions ranging from hot springs to waterfalls. To get there you can take a small train with an adorable appearance known as the Wulai Scenic Train. When you explore the district, you will also be spoiled with rows of cherry blossom trees blooming in various corners.

Taichung

5. Romantic Wuling Farm to enjoy with your loved ones

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The best attraction of Wuling Farm is the path that is lined with cherry blossom trees on both sides that are in perfect bloom. With beautiful pink cherry blossoms, this path feels so romantic. Because this place is so extraordinary, every spring it is always crowded with visitors, both locals and foreign tourists.

Address: No. 3-1號, Wuling Rd, Heping District, Taichung City, Taiwan

Nantou

6. Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village, a playground with a cherry blossom festival

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Visiting Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village with your family will give you a memorable holiday experience. Have fun while testing your adrenaline by playing various rides to enjoying Aboriginal cultural performances, all can be done here.

When spring comes, this destination will hold the Formosan Cherry Blossom Festival which runs from early February to early March. To enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms, you can have a picnic under the trees or ride a gondola across Sun Moon Lake to see the beauty of cherry blossoms from above.

Address: No. 45, Jintian Ln., Dalin Vil., Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

7. Sun Moon Lake which regularly holds the largest cherry blossom festival in Taiwan

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The beauty of Sun Moon Lake is indeed very popular. However, the lake area has many tours around it that are worth visiting, such as temples, gondolas that cross the lake, and even walking around enjoying the excitement of the largest cherry blossom festival in Taiwan, the Sun Moon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival. In spring, this blue lake will suddenly be surrounded by cherry trees that bloom pink and crowded with many interesting events for you to enjoy.

Address: Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

8. Qingjing Farm, Taiwan tastes like Switzerland like a fairy tale

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Not just any farm, Qingjing Farm is one of the favourite spring destinations for cherry blossom viewing. Here you can meet cute sheep roaming freely. Not only that, the vast expanse of green, the surrounding mountains, and the classic-themed buildings will make you feel like you are in a beautiful fairytale Switzerland.

Address: No. 186-1, Renhe Rd, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

9. Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area, crossing a beautiful bridge

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Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area is known for its different and very beautiful views of each season. Entering spring, the surrounding trees will turn pink because of the perfect cherry blossoms. For those who are brave with heights, you can cross the suspension bridge that has a view of the river and cherry trees, then continue to feel the freshness of the surrounding waterfalls.

Address: No. 153號, Da'an Rd, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

Chiayi

10. Alishan National Forest Recreational Area for touring by old train

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If you ask about popular destinations to spend spring break in Taiwan, then the answer is Alishan National Forest Recreational Area. This nature reserve is often called one of the best places to see cherry blossoms, it has more than 10 thousand cherry trees that are very beautiful. To enjoy it, you can take a walk or ride the old Alishan Forest Railway which is now back in operation after being reconstructed and will take you across under the cherry trees.

Address: Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan

11. Taiwan Cherry Blossom Viewing Place - Hanshini Forest Recreation Area which has white cherry blossoms

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Hanshini Forest Recreation Area can be considered a hidden gem for viewing cherry blossoms in Taiwan. Prepare your energy because you will be invited to climb the stairs surrounded by stunning pink and white cherry blossoms. There are also restaurants around it for you to rest and culinary tours to taste various delicious dishes.

Address: No. 2-11, Shehouping, Taihe Vil, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan

Hualien

12. Taroko National Park, an extraordinary natural tourist wonder

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Taroko National Park is known for its limestone cliffs that stand between rivers that have extraordinary views. For nature lovers, this national park is one of the must-visit destinations, especially when spring arrives, the cherry blossoms will immediately make the scenery even more beautiful. The combination of pink cherry blossoms and the river that looks bright blue is something you must see in person.

Address: Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan

Kaohsiung

13. The Instagrammable Baoshanerjituanyinghua Park

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This port city, known as the home of many world-class concerts, also has places to see cherry blossoms in bloom in Taiwan. If you visit here, be sure to stop by Baoshanerjituanyinghua Park which has a stunning stretch of cherry trees. Get your camera ready to capture this beautiful moment.

Address: Taoyuan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

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With so many choices of places to see cherry blossoms, Taiwan is so attractive for you to make your next spring vacation destination. Starting from historical to natural tourism, a different and pleasant atmosphere will be felt in the place of origin of boba.