Taiwan Cherry Blossoms at Yangmingshan National Park: Best Spots & Tips (2025 Guide)

Last Updated on June 27, 2025 by Roxanne Tamayo

Searching for Taiwan Cherry Blossoms? Experience the beauty of sakura season in Taiwan—without leaving Taipei! Every spring, Yangmingshan National Park transforms into a dreamy landscape of pink and white cherry blossoms. Just a short trip from the city, it’s one of the most accessible and scenic spots to witness this magical season.

In this 2025 guide, I’ll share:

• The best time to see cherry blossoms in Yangmingshan
• How to get there from Taipei
• Top sakura viewing spots in the park
• Photo and travel tips
• Where to stay nearby

Whether you’re a nature lover, photographer, or a first-time visitor to Taiwan, this post will help you plan the perfect spring escape.

When is Cherry Blossom Season in Yangmingshan?

Cherry blossom season in Taiwan typically runs from late January to mid-March, depending on elevation and weather.

For Yangmingshan National Park, sakura usually starts blooming around early February and reaches full bloom by mid to late February. In 2025, expect peak blooms between February 10 and 25.

Tip: For updated bloom forecasts, follow local weather bureaus or flower trackers (like Taipei’s official tourism site).

My Yangmingshan National Park Cherry Blossom Experience in 2017

Last April 2017, I got the chance to visit Taiwan for the third time during the spring season. This is to experience the Taiwan Cherry Blossom at Yangmingshan National Park. I never thought I would have the best time visiting Taiwan during the cherry blossom season in Taipei. Out of the blue, I just booked a flight one week before the trip. The ticket costs a PHP5,000++ round-trip ticket for a 7-day trip. My friend who is working in Taiwan convinced me to go back. Of course, I got excited to see the sakura or cherry blossoms for real and in full bloom. I did my research on where to spot cherry blossoms in Taipei and found out about the Yangmingshan National Park cherry blossoms.

Check out What to Wear: Spring Season in Taiwan.

How to Get to Yangmingshan National Park from Taipei?

Yangmingshan is about 1 hour from downtown Taipei and easy to reach via public transport.

By Bus:

• From Taipei Main Station or Shilin MRT Station:
  • Take Bus 260 or R5 directly to Yangmingshan Bus Terminal
  • You can also take S9 or S8 from Beitou MRT Station

With my personal experience in 2017:

• From Taipei Main Station, I took the Taipei Metro straight to Beitou MRT station using the red line.
• From Beitou MRT station exit, you can take the S9 bus to Yangming Park, Yangmingshan bus stop, Headquarters Visitor Center, Yangmingshuwu, and Zhuzihu.
• From Beitou MRT station exit, you can take the S230 bus to the Yangmingshan bus stop.

Use an EasyCard or iPass for smooth travel on buses and MRTs.

With the help of iVideo Pocket Wifi, I could get around safely and navigate to the place I wanted to go.

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Best Taiwan Cherry Blossoms Viewing Spots in Yangmingshan

Here are the most photogenic spots for cherry blossoms:

1. Flower Clock Area (Floral Clock 園藝鐘)

A popular and scenic location for sakura and seasonal flowers. Expect beautiful backdrops and crowds during peak bloom.

2. Yangming Park (陽明公園)

A classic cherry blossom site with gardens, walkways, and peaceful views. A must-visit!

3. Zhuzihu (竹子湖)

This spot offers higher elevation views, seasonal calla lilies, and some sakura blooms. Less crowded and perfect for photos.

Photography Tips for Sakura Season

• Arrive early morning to beat crowds and get soft light
• Wear contrasting colors (white, red, or pastel tones)
• Use a phone tripod or remote shutter for solo travelers
• Bring extra batteries if you’re using a DSLR

Where to Stay Near Yangmingshan for the Taiwan Cherry Blossoms

You can stay in Taipei City and take a short trip to the park, or book accommodation near Beitou for a more relaxing experience.

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• Meander Taipei Hostel – Budget, cozy, and centrally located

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• CitizenM Taipei North Gate – Modern, great for couples or digital nomads

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• Grand View Resort Beitou – Luxury hot spring resort close to nature

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Taiwan Cherry Blossoms at Yangmingshan National Park

The moment I arrived at Yangmingshan bus stop, I saw the sakura trees already and got excited to take photos. I wasn’t able to get around to the park because it’s a huge area. But seeing the Yangmingshan cherry blossoms just right at the entrance fee is mission accomplished for me already. For me, Yangmingshan is the best place to see cherry blossom in Taiwan. Although my friends say that Japan sakura is better but witnessing Taiwan Sakura is an achievement.

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But then, I was not yet satisfied. I still looked for rows of cherry blossoms. Getting around gave me a zen feeling to me as it was peaceful and quiet. I saw some Taiwanese people doing Tai Chi. Gosh, watching them made me feel so envious. Also, a family just spending their time at the park having their picnic.

Then suddenly, I found the best spot full of cherry blossoms. I felt like a little girl when I saw the sakura tree. There were no people around so I could have the cherry blossoms all by myself and take a lot of pictures. Also, find out 5 of the Best Romantic Places to Propose Marriage in Taipei, Taiwan.

Actually, I could be sneaky if I really wanted to pick the sakura flower in Taiwan but I decided not to. I just enjoyed everything through my eyes and camera lens. For more than an hour, I just stayed and seat there. Some people saw my spot but I decided not to leave until the sun started to go down. It was one of the best experience, the sakura season.

Seating new the Yangmingshan cherry blossoms made me feel so happy and meditate for a while. I just enjoyed the color pink tree in front of me. Taiwan is a cheap alternative to Japan and South Korea if you want to see the cherry blossoms. I bet, there’s a lot of people visiting those sakura tree viewing areas. I was just lucky that I enjoyed the view with fewer people.

Look at the photo below. I don’t know what kind of bird is this but I got this one lucky shot using my Nikon D5100 using 50mm F1.8 G lens. If you’re searching for where to see cherry blossom in Taiwan, then Yang ming shan is the place to be.

Video below is a photo collection or compilation of the  Yangmingshan Cherry Blossom in Taipei. The video is kind of therapeutic for me.

More Interesting Things to Do at Yangmingshan National Park

Aside from the Yangmingshan National Park cherry blossoms, here are other more interesting things to do:

Bus from Ximen

For convenience, you can also take a bus from Ximen going to Yangmingshan National Park. Book it here via Klook –> Yangmingshan Shuttle Bus from Ximen

Go to Hot Springs

Enjoy the hot spring during the cold weather. Book it here via Klook –> Yangmingshan National Park & Hot Springs Tour

And also this one, book it here via Klook –> Yangmingshan Tien Lai Individual Hot Spring Bath House Experience

To relax your mind and you want something luxury, book it here via Klook –> Yangmingshan Tien Lai Resort & Spa

Pro Tips for Visiting

• Avoid weekends if possible—weekdays are quieter
• Pair your visit with Beitou Hot Springs or Shilin Night Market
• Download the Taipei Metro app or Bus+ for real-time schedules

More Taiwan Cherry Blossom Spots

• Alishan National Scenic Area – Epic mountain views + sakura
• Wuling Farm, Taichung – One of Taiwan’s most popular sakura destinations
• Sun Moon Lake – Scenic cherry-lined lakeside roads

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I hope you enjoyed your day at Yangmingshan National Park cherry blossom hunting.

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