Spring is upon us soon, and that’s the time when cherry blossoms bloom. The annual Sun Moon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival will begin in the end of January, and the dazzling scene of pink cherry blossoms covering the mountains awaits your visit.

　The Cherry Blossom Festival at the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is considered the largest cherry blossom viewing event in Taiwan. A ride on the Sun Moon Lake ropeway overlooking the sea of cherry blossoms is the most ceremonious way to usher in spring! This year’s Cherry Blossom Festival will launch a variety of fun activities. At the Taiwan First Night Cherry Blossom Event (2/3-3/9), visitors may pick up a free lantern as they follow the festival guide and dancers in a parade to enjoy cherry blossoms at night. There are also other performances such as Taiko Drums Ushering Spring, Cherry Blossom Country Folk Songs, Night Dancing Festival, Yosaki Flash Mob Dance, etc. In addition, there will be a Cherry Blossom Market (1/29-3/9), Cherry Blossom Tea Party (2/14-3/7), Taiwan and Japan Cherry Blossom Parade (2/9), Cherry Blossom Feast (2/15), the “Literature and Coffee and Tea Chat” (2/22) and farmers market.

　The National Chi Nan University is also planning a Cherry Blossom Tea Party(2/6, 15, 16, 22, 23), coffee tasting activity(2/15, 16, 22, 23) and folk song concert(2/22, 23). Visitors are invited to sample great tea and enjoy cherry blossoms amidst thousands of cherry blossom trees. In addition, businesses in Nantou will hold a Wa Bao Market during the periods of 2/10-2/18, 2/24-2/25, and 2/28-3/3. This market will have stalls featuring local goods and flavors, making the cherry blossom viewing event not only beautiful, but also fun and tasty! Oloo cherry blossom viewing event, strolling among the sea of cherry blossoms, enjoy a spring picnic surrounded by romantic pink hues, and appreciate the beauty of spring days at National Chi Nan University.

　There are also a lot of wonderful tours we recommend, and a variety of activities launched by local businesses. The Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration will also collaborate with local businesses to roll out a variety of Cherry Blossom Festival limited special offers to satisfy cherry blossom viewers’ needs in food, accommodation, travel and shopping. This will ensure that cherry blossom viewing is enjoyable, fun and full of delicious food options to choose from. This romantic spring experience is coming soon. Hurry and plan your cherry blossom viewing tour in Sun Moon Lake!