Taipei Cherry Blossom Guide

Taipei's spring is adorned with blooming cherry blossoms, creating a picturesque scene. Here’s a guide to the best cherry blossom viewing spots: Yangmingshan Yangmingshan is a popular choice for cherry blossom viewing in Taipei, offering a variety of cherry blossom species and an extended blooming season. Pingjing Street Lane 42 is known as the "Most Romantic Cherry Blossom Trail," where the blossoms start as light pink and gradually turn deep red, typically blooming from early January to mid-February. In Yangming Park, you can find mountain cherry blossoms, double cherry blossoms, Showa cherry blossoms, and Yoshino cherry blossoms in full bloom. The areas around the flower clock, fountain, and visitor center are particularly scenic. You can reach the flower clock by taking the MRT to Shipai Station and transferring to the Small 8 bus route. Tamsui Wuji Tianyuan Temple This location features vast stretches of pink cherry blossoms beautifully set against the backdrop of a traditional five-story pagoda, creating a picture-perfect scene. The area is also bustling with food stalls, allowing you to enjoy local delicacies while admiring the blossoms. During the blooming season, mountain cherry blossoms (January to February) and Yoshino cherry blossoms (March to April) vie for attention. To get there, take the MRT to Tamsui Station, then transfer to Tamsui Bus routes 875, 876, or 877, or the Beixinzhuang Line, and alight at Tianyuan Temple Station. Before heading out, check the weather and cherry blossom blooming schedule to plan your trip effectively and fully enjoy the beauty of Taipei's cherry blossoms!