Top 10 cherry blossom viewing locations in Taiwan
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — According to DailyView’s annual survey compiled using KEYPO Big Data Engine, this year’s ranking of the top 10 cherry blossom viewing locations, based on online discussion volume, is similar to last year, with Wuling Farm, Yangmingshan, and Alishan once again claiming the top three spots, per UDN.
Several other locations, however, saw changes in their rankings as social media users shared photos and debated the best spots to enjoy the seasonal spectacle, which typically runs from February to early April, beginning with native mountain cherry blossoms, followed by double-flowered cherry blossoms, Yoshino cherry blossoms, and Kawazu cherry blossoms.
The staggered blooming periods of cherry blossoms have also prompted many netizens to “chase” around the country to catch cherry blossoms at their peak.
No. 10 — Xinshe Cherry Blossom Bird Forest, Taichung
Located in Taichung’s Xinshe District, the forest covers about eight hectares and combines ecological recreation with camping facilities. Each spring, thousands of cherry trees, including mountain cherry, double cherry, fragrant cherry, Fuji cherry, and Yoshino cherry, bloom across the hillside.
Fragrant cherry blossoms cascade down the slopes, creating a waterfall-like effect. Visitors can also ride a vintage-style train through the park, making it popular with families, couples, and photography enthusiasts.
No. 9 — Lala Mountain, Taoyuan
Lala Mountain rose to ninth place this year with 3,347 mentions after not ranking in the top 10 last year.
From February to March, high-altitude areas such as Enai Farm (恩愛農場) are blanketed in pink. Fuji cherry blossoms form dense tunnels of pink and white, while the mountain’s elevation offers sweeping views of cloud seas and rolling peaks.
No. 8 — Smangus, Hsinchu County
Located in Jianshi Township, Smangus is an Atayal Indigenous village often referred to as “God’s Tribe” for its remote and pristine setting.
From early February to mid-March, about 2,000 cherry trees bloom, primarily pale pink Showa cherry blossoms lining the mountains. The blossoms spread among ancient red cypress trees, creating a striking contrast. Smangus ranked eighth this year with 6,177 mentions.
No. 7 — Tamsui Tianyuan Temple, New Taipei
Tamsui’s Tianyuan Temple is known for its cherry blossoms that frame the temple’s architecture each spring.
The season unfolds in two waves. Tri-color cherry blossoms (三色櫻) bloom on the back hill first, followed by Yoshino cherry blossoms around the temple’s main hall in mid-to-late March. The combination of traditional architecture and pink blossoms has drawn comparisons to Kyoto.
No. 6 — Fushoushan Farm, Taichung
Fushoushan Farm remains a classic high-mountain cherry blossom destination. Its Thousand Cherry Blossom Garden spans eight hectares and features more than 6,000 trees, with different varieties blooming sequentially from February through April.
According to KEYPO data, public attention peaked March 4, 2025, after a travel blogger’s photos sparked 1,075 online discussions in a single day.
No. 5 — Houli Taian Police Station, Taichung
Houli Taian Police Station has been dubbed “Taiwan’s most beautiful police station.”
Nearly 100 cherry trees line a 200-meter stretch of road. Double-flowered and Yoshino cherry blossoms bloom from early February to early March, transforming the street into a pink corridor. Nighttime illuminations further boost its popularity.
No. 4 — Yangmingshan, Taipei
Yangmingshan remains northern Taiwan’s most representative cherry blossom area.
This year’s season runs from Feb. 5 to March 15. Mountain cherry blossoms bloom first, followed by winter, double-flowered, Showa, and Yoshino varieties. KEYPO data showed a discussion spike on Jan. 23, when early blooms along Pingjing Street’s Lane 42 generated 808 posts in a day.
No. 3 — Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Nantou
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is Taiwan’s largest cherry blossom festival site and the only overseas location certified by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association.
More than 5,000 cherry trees bloom across the park. The festival runs from late January to March 8 and features markets and nighttime light displays, including its popular Night Dance Festival.
No. 2 — Alishan, Chiayi County
Alishan is famed for its “Cherry Blossom Railway” scenery, where Yoshino cherry blossoms, some more than a century old, bloom from mid-March to mid-April.
With more than 30 cherry blossom varieties, Alishan offers one of Taiwan’s most diverse displays. KEYPO recorded a peak on March 25, 2025, after social media posts of Yoshino cherry blossoms drew thousands of interactions.
No. 1 — Wuling Farm, Taichung
Wuling Farm once again topped the rankings despite overall online mentions falling from 26,626 last year to 18,313 this year.
Roughly 20,000 cherry trees bloom from February through March, covering valleys and trails in pink. KEYPO data showed peak attention between Feb. 20 and March 5, 2025, during peak bloom.
Methodology
The rankings were compiled by KEYPO Big Data Engine, which analyzed online discussions from Feb. 9, 2024, to Feb. 8, 2025. The platform processes large-scale Mandarin-language data from social media, news outlets, and online forums.
The results reflect the volume of online discussion and do not represent polling data or positive and negative sentiment.
