Sakura at Lane 42, Pingjing Street Introduction
When the cold cherry blossoms first bloom, the flowers present a faint pinkish-white, which later turns into pink and eventually deep red. Each bud contains 3 to 4 flowers, and the buds are closely spaced; when they bloom together, the entire branch is adorned with delicate and charming pink flowers. The cherry blossom viewing spots in northern Taiwan almost all begin with the cherry blossoms on Pingjing Street in Yangmingshan. Between January and February each year, visitors can enter Yangmingshan by turning left into Lane 71 on Section 3 of Zhishan Road in Shilin District, where they can enjoy the blooming mountain cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms are situated in the tranquil alleys of Yangmingshan, and within Pingdeng Village, there are many leisure and sightseeing farms, cafes, and snacks available, where visitors can observe agricultural products and enjoy farm dishes, making it a great recreational spot. The cherry blossom varieties in Yangmingshan include: Formosan Cherry (Mountain Cherry), Double-flowered Formosan Cherry (Yaezakura), Yoshino Cherry, Showa Cherry, and Oshima Cherry. (Some information sourced from: Cherry Blossom Micro Trip - Taipei New Flower Wave)
