[2025 Taipei Attraction] Travel Guide for Oriental Temple (Updated Jul)

For those of you who are planning to visit Taiwan from January to April and want to enjoy the cherry blossoms, you must read this article first! Let me first share with you the information about cherry blossom viewing spots in the north. You can check out the pictures for details🥰 1️⃣ Yangmingshan National Park • Introduction: Known as Taipei’s back garden, every year when the cherry blossom season arrives, the mountains and fields are covered with cherry blossoms, which is super spectacular. • Flowering period: Yamazakura from early to mid-February, Yaezakura from mid to late February, Showazakura from late February to early March, Yoshinozakura from mid to late March 2️⃣ Dongfang Temple • Introduction: Full of Japanese architectural style, the temple courtyard is full of Yoshino cherry trees, which is quaint and romantic. • Flowering period: mid-March 3️⃣ Neihu｜Lohas Park Cherry Blossom Trail • Introduction: The cherry blossoms stretch for 3 kilometers, and the flower species include winter cherry, Yoshino cherry, double cherry, Showa cherry, etc. The LOHAS Night Cherry Blossom Festival is held every February, where you can enjoy the different styles of "daytime cherry blossoms" and "nighttime cherry blossoms" at the same time. • Flowering period: late January to mid-March 4️⃣ Tamsui｜Wuji Tianyuan Palace • Introduction: A very famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the north, with varieties such as Yoshino cherry, tricolor cherry and winter cherry. The cherry blossoms combined with the solemn palace and temple buildings have a very high photo yield, attracting many photography enthusiasts. • Flowering period: February to March 5️⃣ Jinguashi｜Gold Museum • Introduction: You can experience the old mining scene here. The park is full of the atmosphere of the Showa era. During the cherry blossom season, it feels like you are in Japan. • Flowering period: Mountain cherry blossoms from late January to February, Yoshino cherry blossoms from late February to March 6️⃣ Sanxia｜Big Bear Cherry Blossom Forest • Introduction: Different varieties of cherry blossoms can be seen every month from January to April. There are 6 varieties of cherry blossoms planted in the park, with a total of 4,000 trees, which is a super large scale. • Flowering period: January 10th to March 20th #Taiwan Cherry Blossoms #Cherry Blossoms Season #Northern Cherry Blossom Spots #Taipei Cherry Blossoms

Dongfang Temple, located in Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan, is a hidden cherry blossom viewing spot in the city. Every spring, the cherry blossom trees around the temple bloom, with their delicate petals contrasting beautifully with the ancient temple architecture, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere. The cherry blossoms at Dongfang Temple are mainly Yoshino cherry trees, which bloom like clouds, attracting many photography enthusiasts and tourists to capture the stunning scenery. This place is away from the hustle and bustle, making it perfect for quietly enjoying the flowers and experiencing Zen. It is a rare cherry blossom viewing spot in Taipei City. Whether you are strolling alone or with friends and family, you can enjoy a moment of tranquility and natural beauty here. Address: No. 24, Lane 245, Yonggong Road, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan

It is a peaceful temple dedicated to Sakyamuni Buddha. #Seasonal Limited~~~In late March, pink and white cherry lips are flying all over the place, so beautiful! It has become a famous Yoshino cherry blossom viewing spot in Shilin area. With the solemn temple architecture of white walls and black tiles as the background, the pink cherry blossoms stand out even more! Located on Shilin-Yonggong Road, take the MRT Jiantan Station to Yangmingshan (Red 5, 260), get off at Mingde New Village, and walk about 1 kilometer to arrive. Or you can take bus No. 16 and get off directly at Dongfang Temple Station. You can visit the cherry blossom forest along Neicuo Creek, where the flowers bloom at similar times.