» » » » Taiwan Cherry Blossoms - 2018 Sakura Series [Travel in Taiwan Wow lineup 180117: Taipei 101 - The first flowers]
, ,

Taiwan Cherry Blossoms - 2018 Sakura Series [Travel in Taiwan Wow lineup 180117: Taipei 101 - The first flowers]

class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfSxUab0nRxy728_NQHNAzpRZcVVzSNFK7NCzvOpzR_GXdUWgDrOJvidNoMDG-SdA3lsadU5GatYADdIo2__-XFihXQZhaQIFdOV-p8AJcafJIt65aNscOyXsnQLv7CHBpJ0N55YE8WA/s640/IMGP4227.JPG"
width="640" />
/>
An
unexpected news! The early appearance of the cherry blossoms in Xinyi District caught many by surprise. 
 Located near to the MRT Taipei City Hall Station is a group of sakura trees, they were standing
there without leaves until the news spread like wildfire.

imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWW5yPLjcr8n3QRfWi68MfotkFlteOEYTJbEA-zbH4rIb3SAOLIy5JkTngQ2_Op237PHyorXU1g3jufG5VQNQHjsbBFzhhOfCtE5lC2SIjbOzAlgp9achxElm35CCs8S-pL40it8eClE/s640/IMGP4206.JPG"
width="640" />

Whether the flowers are many or just a few blossoms became my task, so I went immediately
to the intersection of Songgao Road and Songzhi Road to check them.  A tall tree can be seen with
its flowers wide open with a few buds that are just waiting for the right time.  Not far from where
the trees are planted is Taipei 101, Taiwan’s top attraction in the city.
/>
imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpHx46vuxJ8RbhBmB3i7_YxQ2EkOI4oR5VovKfJMC5qMLznBSqIkFzwbTl9D1RuKhPLLgrTr4hEdZk2a88eOty1dIVzP8Wk7nmeicH83FwOuFDyiag2WnkOqjpGJJnBlg9QZOE3d2irg/s640/DSC05.JPG"
width="640" />

imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBparxCRNzRYsuA1i3aC6HKmAgKoksC44rI_GtsBrF_BsHao-EAs3wDHWHM2ubQjyGevQCS_wvJFHgVjotdhIzjkJO2KqhkFlLPvoO65K9-KTx6Sn4r_A1va1jCQUIsDJGyrX3UgRTGe0/s640/DSC03.JPG"
width="480" />

For the past two years, it was always cloudy here in Xinyi
District when the flowers are in full bloom.  But with the sunny sky above Xinyi, it was a perfect
day for cherry blossom viewing.  It was very rare to see the flowers in their pink color while being
illuminated by the light of the sun.

imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOpP1Smnn0vHff7lJHoqseulRovQLIbGPyIQAy_TUac5ccQ5IKkF8e7Y6_OrlsWPbYI39ZProd7ROg4apto6mmyiB2bfgrh0Zj97HiUpqLybh4ZFvFJOaVXGdpsrSl5yrfej8h0bdtpU/s640/DSC02.JPG"
width="640" />

href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBx_-7WamVT7ofEam4-agkOrlj0xbn-5DQb8T2VkOExgX7fgWuqFWq7i7YhWpqmHFDerAdVh7ZJyLncfq-sayrkCTSPBSg3M4D-cWDR4wzdXzkyexDpzBluQY3p1LC3s9TWTsZ_QNXkks/s1600/IMGP4243.JPG"
imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBx_-7WamVT7ofEam4-agkOrlj0xbn-5DQb8T2VkOExgX7fgWuqFWq7i7YhWpqmHFDerAdVh7ZJyLncfq-sayrkCTSPBSg3M4D-cWDR4wzdXzkyexDpzBluQY3p1LC3s9TWTsZ_QNXkks/s640/IMGP4243.JPG"
width="640" />

data-ad-slot="7575314601" style="display: inline-block; height: 250px; width: 300px;">
I was expecting to see the
flowers in February.  Last year, they blossomed late.  This was probably due to the delayed
arrival of the northeast monsoon.   In order for the flowers to open, the cherry blossoms
need a cold weather aside from other factors like soil pH, wind direction, and sunlight.   
Without the right conditions, the flowers would stay as buds until the right time comes.
style="text-align: justify;">
imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVlHm0hYpZQ6w436qwAs54ID_Qy9fb5WjzI3QC6sLc8wRp46SaF7_1XOYNB_XJoGZgcNAdEyluG8Us2zfOM3uU4UBDQc7-9fG8hqEBEdyj0S20BerthyphenhyphenKKJ_nBCP5m3ux616YkPOC5gs/s640/IMGP4232.JPG"
width="640" />

imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBEDyxFJYZXjunWsML-MRATfr21MXYETDPskyAzZ1PdwOukcndkgDGAydg2WppZzuyA1HynqMVhKz3UCz9Rn3xo37QTqRvV9fpFTOnuqisoHk9uqEPTKUuQEkNbHcwXuYVmcA_mG_Vfw/s640/DSC06.JPG"
width="640" />

Their early blossoming in January means one
thing.  The winter season for 2017-2018 was colder than the previous year and the sakura trees in
the city and in the mountains of Yangmingshan will produce more flowers than the past two years.
style="text-align: justify;">

imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGjgLYq3ktKkImwmtdiJzvCZYtsKCyHIQO0dge9abPf-wvxM6E-vjOB5lmfjUEJZQVR1ezcV8IySxunz0IWu0iEH1SERgUsx9vCN3Qiza3hV-kHC5l7AVyRLoHc9tu4rr6gZjbDEYmVA/s640/IMGP4236.JPG"
width="640" />

I will be monitoring the situation of the cherry blossoms in Xinyi District until they
approach their peak period.  The trees here plus the ones beside Taipei City Hall are worth to see. 
Once they come out at the same time, they will be a visual treat for everyone to enjoy. 
style="text-align: justify;">
*******************
style="text-align: justify;">How to get here:  Board the Taipei MRT to Taipei City
Hall Station.   Go to Exit 2 via the escalators and get out of the Taipei City Hall Bus
Station into the direction of Taipei 101.  The cherry blossoms are located at the intersection of
Songgao Road and Songzhi Road. 
/>
GPS: 25.038798, 121.565714
style="text-align: justify;">


Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on Google+
Share on LinkedIn

Subscribe to receive free email updates:

0 Response to "Taiwan Cherry Blossoms - 2018 Sakura Series [Travel in Taiwan Wow lineup 180117: Taipei 101 - The first flowers]"

Post a Comment

Newer Post Older Post Home
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)