Maple Lake Introduction
Maple Lake is located to the west of the Datun Mountain Range and is currently the only area in Taiwan with a large forest of magnolia flowers. Commonly known as "lotus flowers growing on trees," these magnolia flowers have been revered and loved by Buddhists for centuries and are highly valued as medicinal materials and spices, making them quite precious. The flowers have been nurtured by local farmers for over 50 years, with thousands of magnolia trees planted. The shape of the magnolia flower resembles a lotus pedestal, which is rare in Taiwan, as they can currently only be seen in Zhongtai Zen Temple, Alishan, and Fo Guang Shan, but only Maple Lake in Tamsui has extensive plantations. Don't miss this precious and mysterious flower sea near Taipei! Maple Lake does not actually contain a lake; its name comes from the six giant cinnamon trees at the entrance and the fact that it is surrounded by mountains on three sides, giving it a lake-like shape. The area around it also plants mountain cherry blossoms and camellias, creating a beautiful sea of red and white flowers in spring. In recent years, it has opened for free visits to tourists, becoming a popular flower viewing spot during the blossom season. Walking along the Maple Lake trail, you can see several century-old trees, such as the century-old old banyan tree and century-old nightshade standing tall among them, as well as rows of green maples turning red and shedding leaves in autumn, creating a stunning sight. Nearby, there is also a cherry blossom viewing spot - Tianyuan Temple, where visitors can enjoy the flower scenery at both locations to take in the full mountain landscape of blossoms.
