{"id":1290,"date":"2021-03-20T19:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T19:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corissajoy.com\/?p=1290"},"modified":"2021-07-17T07:26:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-17T07:26:38","slug":"cherry-blossoms-taipei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corissajoy.com\/cherry-blossoms-taipei\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Amazing Spots for Cherry Blossom Viewing in Taipei"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’ve always had a thing for cherry blossoms. I don’t really know why or how or when it began. I just know that they stop me in my tracks every time, flooded with pure delight. To see a cherry blossom in full bloom is to step utterly into the present moment, savoring the simplicity of being in all its sensual wonder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan is most famous for its long-held Hanami (flower viewing) custom during sakura season, when friends and family gather together to picnic under the blooms. The bloom’s fleeting nature serves as a metaphor for life, providing an opportunity to reflect on and appreciate each ephemeral moment. The tradition has spread to neighboring countries, Taiwan, as a former colony, included. Each year many travelers embark on a journey to see the grandest cherry blossoms they can set their sights on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, I am embarrassed to admit, it took me a while and several cherry blossom encounters to realize that the season is now<\/em>. And so, coming to the tail end of the season (at least in northern Taiwan), I set out this week to capture as many Hanami moments as I could to share with you. I chose several renowned places in Taipei for cherry blossom viewing: Yangmingshan National Park<\/a> (and specifically, Yangming Park<\/a>), Dongfang Temple<\/a>, and Lane 42, Pingjing St<\/a>. Let’s jump right in! I hope you’re ready to see some pictures of cherry blossoms!<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Yangming Park<\/a>
  2. Dongfang Temple<\/a>
  3. Lane 42, Pingjing Street<\/a>
  4. The In-between Trees<\/a>
  5. Getting to Yangming Park<\/a>
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    Yangming Park<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Each year Yangmingshan hosts a Flower Festival to celebrate the spring blooms, this year lasting from February 5th until March 21st. Typically there are events to attend – opening ceremonies, flea markets and various performances. However this year, due to COVID-19 regulations, such events were cancelled. No matter, there was still much to enjoy! This is the perfect place if you plan to go all out and have a picnic (I did, and there are lots of lovely places to sit). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yangming Park has plenty of beautiful spring flowers. Not only cherry blossoms, but also a stunning array of camellia, azalea, peach and plum blossoms. The park has planted several different types of cherry blossoms that bloom at different times, extending the viewing window. First bloomers are the Taiwan Cherry and Yaezakura, followed by the Yoshino (pictured below). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you go to Yangming Park in the future, I’d recommend going earlier in the season (not in the last week like me!) – as you can see from the photos, I missed the prime-time for blooms. It was still fabulous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n