The 2023 Wuling Cherry Blossom Season viewing bus tickets go on sale from 1/7! Wuling Farm, the most popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Taiwan, is ready for the cherry blossom season! Every year from mid-February to the end of February, when the unique pink cherry blossoms of Taichung’s Wuling Farm bloom, it’s time for the Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season! The 2023 Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season started on February 7 and will last until February 28. Want to capture the beautiful cherry blossoms of Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season? This article shares how to purchase the Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season bus online and the cherry blossom viewing route after arriving at Wuling Farm, making it easy for you to complete a day tour of Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season!
About Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Schedule
The 2023 Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season runs from 2022/2/7 to 2022/2/28. Except for those who have booked a room at Wuling Farm and can apply for a “vehicle pass”, general visitors are prohibited from driving into the park and can only enter by taking the cherry blossom viewing bus.
How to Purchase Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Viewing Bus Tickets
It is recommended to purchase through KLOOK online ticketing. Physical tickets can be purchased at the three major convenience stores in Taiwan (7-11, Family Mart, and Hi-Life), as well as at the ticket windows of Kuo-Kuang Bus all over Taiwan.
How to Book Accommodation During Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season
Wuling Farm opens bookings for the next year’s cherry blossom season at the end of each year. For the latest news, please follow the Wuling Farm FB fan page and official website announcements.
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Day Tour Bus and Online Ticket Purchase Method
Every year before the cherry blossom season, private cars can enter Wuling Farm. During the control period of Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season, only guests staying overnight and passengers with passes can enter. All other vehicles and passengers are not allowed to enter Wuling Farm. If general visitors want to go to Wuling Farm to view cherry blossoms, the most convenient option is to take the Kuo-Kuang Bus Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Viewing Bus.
For those who want to purchase a day tour bus for Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season, you can purchase tickets at the three major convenience stores in Taiwan (7-11, Family Mart, and Hi-Life) after the official announcement of the sale of related information. You can also go to the Kuo-Kuang Bus ticket windows all over Taiwan. Currently, online tickets are exclusively sold on KLOOK. Those who want to buy tickets can refer to the following online ticket purchase process.
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Day Tour Bus Online Ticket Purchase Process
For 2023, there are five departure points available: Taipei Transit Station, City Hall Transit Station, Luodong Transit Station, Sanxing Sports Field, and Yilan Transit Station. Please note that the trips are round-trip on the same route, meaning if you depart from City Hall Transit Station, your return trip will also end there!
Selecting Departure Date and Time
The system will automatically list available dates and times. After confirming your choice, click the ‘Book’ button.
Seat Selection and Payment
After entering the payment page, select the number of tickets you need (a maximum of 4 per purchase), choose your seats, and complete the payment. Tickets must be collected at least 20 minutes before departure at the station ticket counter by presenting the ticket holder’s ID and mobile number.
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season Day Tour Route
Upon arrival at Wuling Farm via the cherry blossom viewing bus, you will have at least 4 hours of stay time. Based on our experience, if you want to stop at every point, it might be a bit rushed. So, first-time visitors to Wuling Farm can plan a few key or desired cherry blossom viewing spots according to their situation, and leave the rest for future visits!
Before departure, you can also checkthe official fan page of Wuling Farmto get an update on the cherry blossom conditions at Wuling Farm and estimate the best time to visit!
Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Day Tour Map
As the cherry blossom viewing bus will first drive to the innermost part of the farm and then let passengers walk back to the entrance, we recommend a few cherry blossom viewing spots based on the map above for your reference!
Cherry Maple Forest Area (Cherry Blossom Map No. 1)
The Cherry Maple Forest Area is the first cherry blossom viewing area you will reach after getting off the bus. This area is a bit off the main road and requires a detour to reach. However, the cherry blossom forest here is quite spectacular when in full bloom and is definitely worth a visit!
Following the road down, you can reach the Taoyuan Cherry Blossom Platform, which is close to the drop-off point for day tour groups and buses, so it tends to be crowded. The cherry trees here grow straight on both sides of the road and are quite tall, making them ideal for photography with a medium to long focal length lens.
Wushe Cherry Blossom Group and Ancient Pine Cherry Blossom Group (Cherry Blossom Map No. 3-4)
Continuing along the road, you will reach the Wushe Cherry Blossom Group and Ancient Pine Cherry Blossom Group. Here, the cherry trees are mainly planted on both sides of the road. If the weather is good, the cherry blossoms against the blue sky will be even more stunning. Unfortunately, the weather at Wuling Farm changes rapidly, so catching a good day is a matter of luck. Also, don’t miss the large Wushe Cherry Blossom King in the Wushe Cherry Blossom Group when it’s in full bloom!
Zhaofeng Cherry Blossom Garden is one of the must-visit cherry blossom viewing spots in Wuling Farm. To reach Zhaofeng Cherry Blossom Garden, you need to deviate from the main road and cross the Zhaofeng Bridge. The main feature here is a row of cherry trees paired with a tea garden, which makes for unique photo opportunities!
The Cherry Blossom Road in front of Wuling Farm Tea Plantation is another must-visit cherry blossom viewing spot. The cherry trees in front of the tea plantation are very lush, and using a telephoto lens can create a sense of abundance in your photos.
Miaogao Cherry Blossom Slope is the second cherry blossom viewing spot in Wuling Farm that I highly recommend. Although it’s just a gentle slope, the cherry blossom tunnel formed by the trees on both sides is beautiful from any angle!
Fuyuan Cherry Blossom Area (Cherry Blossom Map No. 9)
Fuyuan Cherry Blossom Area is the place in Wuling Farm that gives me the most authentic Japanese cherry blossom viewing experience. The vast cherry blossom forest is spectacular from any angle. Unfortunately, this place is so attractive that it might be difficult to capture a scene without people.
Preparation for Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Season and Cherry Blossom Photography Tutorial
Philos has visited Wuling Farm to view the cherry blossoms twice, and each experience was unique. Perhaps it’s because Wuling Farm is home to vast cherry blossom trees, coupled with the unique beauty of its Pink Lady cherry blossoms, it always leaves one longing to return. For those planning to visit Wuling Farm to photograph the cherry blossoms, you can refer to this one-day cherry blossom viewing guide at Wuling Farm, as well as another tutorial on how to photograph cherry blossoms, ensuring your trip to Wuling Farm is fruitful!
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