Alishan cherry blossom season to begin March 10Staff writer, with CNAThe cherry blossom season at the Alishan National Scenic Area is to officially begin on Tuesday next week, although some trees are already in bloom, the Alishan National Scenic Area Headquarters said today. The scenic area is home to 31 different cherry blossom varieties and other flowering plants, which are expected to bloom gradually throughout the season. People take photos of a special cherry blossoms-themed train with a century-old steam locomotive and open air carriages at Alishan National Scenic Area in Chiayi County on March 25 last year. Photo: Ann Wang, ReutersFormosan cherry (Prunus campanulata) and Okame cherry trees are already blooming, while Yoshino cherries are projected to bloom around the middle of this month. This year's cherry blossom season, which typically attracts about 150,000 visitors, is to run through April 10.

Source: Taipei Times March 02, 2026 07:20 UTC