Zhuzi Lake Calla Lily Season Introduction
The calla lily is native to South Africa and is named for its spathe, which looks like an inverted horseshoe, and for its plant that grows like a lotus in the water. Currently, the calla lily flower fields in Zhuzi Lake cover an area of about 13 hectares, accounting for more than 80% of Taiwan's calla lily production; the flowering period runs from January to May each year, with the peak bloom occurring in March and April. The calla lilies in Zhuzi Lake are primarily white, and the elegant spathes are not the flowers themselves; numerous inconspicuous small flowers bloom on the yellow spadix in the center, with male and female flowers separated and orderly arranged. During the calla lily season, on holidays (including weekends), traffic direction measures will be implemented in a clockwise one-way system heading from Hetian Bridge west along the Calla Lily Avenue, which will remain one-way until the junction at Zhongzheng Mountain; additionally, the eastward section from Hetian Bridge to Huzhong will allow bidirectional traffic, while the Dinghu section will have one-way traffic with no U-turns, directing traffic towards the newly established stone-paved road leading to Yangjin Highway. The traffic control in the Zhuzi Lake area will be in effect on holidays from 9 AM to 6 PM, with flexible adjustments based on actual traffic volume. Given the limited road width in the Zhuzi Lake area, it is recommended that visitors utilize public transportation systems, including the MRT and buses. Relevant public transport information can be found on the Taipei City Transportation Department website. There are 6 calla lily trails for you to explore. If you're looking to stretch your legs, the Taipei City Public Works Department recommends the 6 riverside trails in Zhuzi Lake, perfect for enjoying expansive calla lily fields, the magnificent scenery of the Little Oil Pits, white egrets, and small terraced fields. You can visit the "Dinghu Circular Trail" in the Dinghu area, which has a gentle and easy path, suitable for all ages, with a walking time of approximately 20 minutes. If you are interested in the early farmers' waterwheels and ecological ponds, you can head to the "Calla Lily Circular Trail" in the Xiaohu area, also with a walking time of about 20 minutes. For those wanting to appreciate waterfalls and play on stones while enjoying the small hills and terraced views, the "Literature Trail" in the Shuiwei area is quite suitable, with a walking time of just about 10 minutes. If you want to go high and overlook the hillside calla lily terraces, it is recommended to visit the "Lake Bottom Circular Trail," which takes around 15 minutes to walk. As for the longest trail, the "Zhuzi Lake Circular Trail," it starts from Hetian Bridge and goes through Donghu, Dinghu, Shuiwei, and Xiaohu, taking approximately 50 minutes to walk, and along the way, you can enjoy the delightful scenery of Zhuzi Lake. Additionally, there is the "Calla Love Trail," which takes about 15 minutes to walk. From March to May, you can enjoy the calla lilies, from April to June, you can admire love flowers, and from May to August, hydrangeas will bloom, offering different surprises in every season. Visitors going up the mountain to enjoy the flowers should note that during the calla lily season on holidays (including the Children's Day holiday), traffic controls will be in effect around Zhuzi Lake, and the use of public transportation is highly recommended. For detailed activity and transportation information, please refer to the Zhuzi Lake Calla Lily Season website. (Text: Beitou District Farmers Association)
