The Taichung Flower Festival: Different themes bring changes in flower arrangements and designs.
The Xinshe Flower Festival is Taichung's most anticipated large-scale floral event every autumn and winter, attracting visitors from all over Taiwan. This grand event showcases a variety of floral landscapes, combined with local agricultural products and cultural activities, making it an ideal place for family outings and romantic dates.
🌸 Must-Visit Attractions
🔸️ Xinshe Flower Main Exhibition Area
The main exhibition area features large fields of cosmos, zinnias, sunflowers, and other flowers. The colorful flower fields look particularly spectacular under the sunlight. Each year, the theme changes, and so do the flower arrangements and designs, offering a fresh experience every visit.
🔸️ Agricultural Products Market
During the Xinshe Flower Festival, besides enjoying the flower fields, you can also visit the market to buy local agricultural products such as mushrooms, high mountain tea, and honey. These products are fresh and reasonably priced, making them great souvenirs.
🔸️ Outdoor Art Installations
During the Flower Festival, there are many outdoor art installations themed around local culture and natural elements. These installations complement the flower fields and attract many visitors for photo opportunities. The artworks often incorporate rural elements, allowing visitors to experience the local charm of Xinshe.
🌸 Must-Try Foods
🔸️ Xinshe Mushroom Hot Pot
A must-try dish: Xinshe is known for its mushrooms, and the mushroom hot pot broth is rich in flavor. Paired with fresh vegetables and meat, it is both warming and delicious, especially suitable for enjoying after flower viewing in winter.
🔸️ Xinshe Market
The market offers many local snacks, such as mushroom pork rice and strawberry desserts, all made with local ingredients and worth trying.
🔸️ Xinshe Fried King Oyster Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms are deep-fried to a crispy perfection, making them very tasty.
🌸 Photo Spots
🔸️ Cosmos Flower Field
The colorful cosmos flowers bloom in large patches across the fields, creating a beautiful scene against the blue sky. Whether taking panoramic shots or close-ups, you can capture stunning views.
🔸️ Sunflower Field
The sunflower area of the Xinshe Flower Festival features golden flowers shining under the sun, perfect for bright and vibrant photos.
🔸️ Art Installation Photo Spots
Art installations that combine local features with the beauty of the flower fields are among the most popular photo spots for visitors.
🌸 Tips
🔺️ It is recommended to visit on weekdays as weekends and holidays can be crowded. Early morning or dusk is the best time for photography, with soft light making the flower colors more vivid.
🔺️ Be sure to check the official website for event times before heading to the Flower Festival.
🔺️ Address: No. 30, Xie Xing Street, Xinshe District, Taichung City
🔺️ Public Transportation: From Taichung Station, get off at Songzhu Station and transfer to the free shuttle bus on the Songzhu Line to reach the destination.
🔺️ Sun Protection: Although temperatures are lower in autumn and winter, long stays in the flower fields still require sun protection. It is recommended to bring a hat and sunscreen.
The Xinshe Flower Festival combines magnificent natural landscapes with local cultural features, making it an annual event suitable for the whole family. Whether you are viewing flowers, taking photos, or tasting delicious food, you will have an unforgettable time here.