Taipei, Feb. 10 (CNA) Winter flowers at sightseeing destinations such as the Wuling Farm in Taichung and the Alishan Mountain in Chiayi County have begun blooming earlier than usual, paving the way for tourists to visit the locations ahead of upcoming flower festivals.
Winter flowers at sightseeing destinations such as Wuling Farm in Taichung and Alishan (阿里山) in Chiayi County have begun blooming earlier than usual, as botany enthusiasts are planning their trips to the sites’ upcoming flower festivals.
The Chiayi Forest District Office said that despite the Alishan Flower Festival being held from March 10 to April 10, the flora on the mountain has already begun to blossom, giving people the opportunity to visit before large crowds are expected.
Office deputy head Lee Ting-chung (李定忠) yesterday said that five kinds of cherry are already in bloom on the mountain, with two more types blooming