2024 Taipei Cherry Blossom Complete Guide! Yangmingshan, Tianyuan Palace, Sakura Avenue, Night Cherry Blossom Season

At the end of winter and beginning of spring, it's cherry blossom season again! Taipei's cherry blossom season is roughly from January to April. This article compiles 10 top cherry blossom viewing spots in Taipei, providing you with comprehensive information including blooming period, photo spots, photography tips, public transportation, and parking lot details, allowing you to effortlessly admire the beautiful scenery and capture stunning photos!

Yangmingshan can be said to be one of the most popular places for cherry blossom viewing, with numerous recommended check-in spots for flower appreciation. You can choose your destination based on the flowering period of different cherry blossom varieties, so you won't miss the blossoms! The most famous "Lane 42, Pingjing Street" usually blooms earliest, from late January to early February. Afterwards, it is recommended to go to Yangmingshan Park for viewing, especially the Fountain and Flower Clock Square, which are always crowded with people eager to take photos every year! If you want a less crowded spot, Water Curtain Cave next to the Yangmingshan Second Parking Lot is a better choice, with large swathes of double-petaled cherry blossoms.

With over 4,000 trees of different cherry blossom varieties, this place is also a popular cherry blossom secret spot. Especially because of the many varieties, cherry blossoms bloom from January to the end of March, so you can arrange your trip well! The park area is large, so don't be discouraged if you don't see many cherry blossoms at the entrance, just keep walking and you will see them. There are also rest stops along the way selling food and water. It takes about 2 hours to stroll around here, but there are quite a few uphill slopes in the park, so it's not recommended for the elderly or wheelchair users. Also, transportation is inconvenient, so it's recommended to drive yourself or take a chartered car.

Located in Danshui, the Tianyuan Palace has two main cherry blossom viewing spots. The first is at the back mountain, where three-color cherry blossoms bloom from late January to mid-February. The other is around the Tiandian, with Yoshino cherry blossoms blooming from mid-March to April. The Tianyuan Palace itself, facing the sea and standing five stories high, is perfect for photos. With cherry blossoms, it offers a unique beauty. It's recommended to visit in the afternoon or evening to admire the scenery bathed in sunset light.

Since the Tamsui Light Rail opened, it's much more convenient to get to this cherry blossom avenue. After getting off the train, it's just a 100-meter walk. The four-kilometer long road is lined with cherry blossom trees, and at any point you stop, the scenery looks like a painting. This is considered the world's longest cherry blossom walkway. Along the way, you can enjoy panoramic views of Mount Datun. When taking photos, it's recommended to use a wide-angle lens to capture the complete beauty.

Named after the three functions of "ecology, life, and production," this well-known cherry blossom viewing spot called "Sakura Mukaido" is a gentle and easy riverside path. The arched bridges, flowing water, railings, and greenery along the way greatly enhance its poetic atmosphere. This year, there will be a cherry blossom festival in March. Those interested can keep an eye out for it, as there will be night-time cherry blossom viewing events, local farmers and artists' markets, radish digging experiences, and art exhibitions. Besides admiring the flowers, there are many other activities to participate in!

Every March, the mountain cherry blossoms and Yoshino cherry blossoms beside the Gold Museum bloom, making it a romantic and beautiful spot to take pictures with the blossoms along the pleasant paths. What makes this place extra special is that azaleas also bloom at this time, creating a vibrant scene of colorful flowers and lush greenery. You can also conveniently visit the Gold Museum and touch the 220-kilogram gold ingot, which many believe brings good luck. If you have time, you can also visit famous attractions like Jiufen and Yehliu!

If you like gardens, I recommend coming here. The bustling Bamboo Grove Mountain Guanyin Temple is the religious center of this area. The surrounding area and the garden are adorned with cherry blossoms, as well as bridges and flowing water, creating a beautiful landscape. Of course, besides admiring the cherry blossoms, you can also come here to worship and pray for blessings. If you want to take beautiful pictures, I recommend going to the stone railing next to the main gate. The gray, exquisite stone carvings complement the cherry blossoms, giving it a unique Japanese retro style!

This place is actually a scenic cafe, but it's surrounded by cherry blossom trees and has a great view overlooking the entire Taipei cityscape, even with the 101 building visible. It's really perfect for taking beautiful photos, enjoying a cup of coffee, or having some light snacks. The best part about this place is that there are no entrance fees or minimum spending requirements! However, since you're already here, you might as well try the cafe's dishes, especially the wood-fired pizza and chicken risotto. You can satisfy your cravings for both food and scenery with a photo session all in one go!

Sunshine Sports Park is a great place for people to go for walks and exercise. Besides having a cycling path, there's also a 400-meter running track, inline skating rink, beach volleyball court, and children's playground. It's very comfortable and pleasant. The biggest highlight of the entire park is Sunshine Bridge. Looking down from the white bridge, you can see the water and greenery intertwining. At night, there are also lights to decorate it, making it super beautiful! There are also nearly 300 Japanese cherry trees that bloom in February and March. It's recommended to use Sunshine Bridge as a backdrop for photos, which will make them look even more romantic!

A pink sea of flowers isn't just beautiful during the day, at night with lights it has a whole other kind of charm! Neihu District's Leisure Life Park has planted rows and rows of cherry blossoms. Because there are many different varieties, you can see them until April. But the most famous activity here is the evening Sakura Season. The black background sets off the illuminated cherry blossoms even more, and the wooden floor on the other side in the picture also looks more textured under the light. Overall, it's very romantic to photograph, and seeing the cherry blossoms at night is a very special experience!