Zhaoping Park
沼平公園
The main venue for the Alishan cherry blossom festival. Yoshino, double-flowered, and mountain cherry trees bloom in full beside Zhaoping Station, making it the most popular cherry blossom spot on the mountain in spring.
Zhaoping Park is located next to Zhaoping Station in Alishan Forest Recreation Area. It is planted with Yoshino cherry, double-flowered cherry, mountain cherry, and other varieties. From late March to early April, during the cherry blossom season, the park is covered in flowers. Combined with the mountain mist and the forest railway, it is the centerpiece of the Alishan cherry blossom festival. There are also viewing platforms with views of the Yushan peaks. Admission is included with the forest recreation area ticket. Walking from Alishan Station takes about 15 minutes, or you can take the little train one stop to Zhaoping. During the cherry blossom season, weekends are crowded and the mountain road is controlled, so book your accommodation in advance.
Opening hours
All day (follows forest recreation area hours)
Nearby sights
- Alishan Forest Recreation Area
- Sister Ponds
- Giant Tree Trail
- Zhushan Sunrise Viewing Platform
- Alishan Forest Railway
- Mt. Ogasawara Viewing Platform
- Tefuye Historic Trail
- Laiji (Pnguu) Tsou Village