Enjoy the Beauty of Autumn Flowers! Taiwan's Flower-Vatching Map for September to November

1. Flowers in Full Bloom in Autumn
2. Autumn Flower Viewing Spots in Taiwan
3. Essential Accessories for Flower Viewing and Hiking

Flowers in Full Bloom in Autumn

Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Taiwan and an excellent time for flower viewing. During this season, you can enjoy the spectacular views of orange-daylily and chrysanthemums in full bloom, known for their vibrant colors and charming flower shapes. In addition, garlic chives, chinese silver grass, and common cosmos also bloom in autumn. Maple leaves turn red, creating picturesque landscapes that attract tourists and photography enthusiasts. Below are some of the flower species that bloom in Taiwan during autumn:

1. Orange Daylily

Orange daylily are one of the wildflowers in Taiwan that bloom in the mountains and fields. Their flowers typically bloom between October and November, displaying bright golden-yellow flowers that are very attractive.

2. Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums typically bloom from late summer to early autumn, around August to October. During this time, you can admire a variety of colorful chrysanthemum flowers in gardens and parks across Taiwan. However, some varieties of chrysanthemums may bloom earlier or later, so the blooming season may vary.

3. Garlic Chives

Garlic chives are an essential seasoning ingredient in Taiwanese cuisine. Their small and white garlic chive flowers mature and bloom every year from September to October. The white flower sea sways in the breeze amidst the lush green fields, resembling a vast expanse of white snow, earning them the nickname "September Snow."

4. Maple Leaves

Autumn is also the season when maple leaves bloom in Taiwan's mountainous areas. Some mountainous areas like Alishan, Hehuan Mountain, and Taroko National Park feature beautiful maple leaf landscapes from October to November, attracting many visitors for autumn viewing.

5. Chinese Silver Grass

From September to January each year, various regions in Taiwan gradually enter the chinese silver grass season. Along riverbanks, seashores, shallow hills, and even in mid-to-high altitude forests, you can see the swaying silhouette of silvergrass, some in pure white, some with a touch of reddish-brown, and some in vibrant golden.

6. Common Cosmos

The best blooming period for dahlias is from August to October, and they are also known as "autumn sakura" with the flower language of "a girl's purity." Common cosmos come in various colors, including red, pink, white, orange, yellow, and more.

Autumn Flower Viewing Spots in Taiwan

1. Orange Daylily

- Hualien: Liushidan Golden Needle Flower

- Hualien: Chike Mountain Golden Needle Flower Season

- Taitung: Jhushan Leisure Agriculture Area on Mt. Golden Needle

- Hualien: Jia De Xuan Cao Flower Field

- Taipei: Bamboo Lake Hometown Golden Needle Flower Farm

2. Chrysanthemums

- Miaoli: Tongluo Jiuhu Farm Chrysanthemum Season

- Taoyuan: Daxi Yuemei Leisure Agriculture Area Flower Picking Festival

- Taichung: Fushoushan Farm

- Taichung: Zhongshe Tourist Flower Market / Zhongshe Flower Field

- Changhua: 360 Lane, Qingfeng Road, Tianwei Township

- Pingtung: Lower Dahan River Bridge

3. Garlic Chives

- Taoyuan: Daxi Garlic Chive Flower Season

4. Maple Leaves

- Taipei: Yangmingshan National Park and Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area

- New Taipei: Shimen Reservoir

- New Taipei: Lalashan National Forest Recreation Area

- Yilan: Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area

- Taichung: Wuling Farm

- Taichung: Fushoushan Farm

- Nantou: Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area

- Chiayi: Alishan National Scenic Area

- Tainan: Guanziling Red Leaf Park

5.Chinese Silver Grass

- Taipei: Yangmingshan National Park

- New Taipei: Shuangxi

- New Taipei: Caoling Historic Trail

- Hsinchu: Touqian River Tofu Rock

- Miaoli: Houlong Hope Cape

- Miaoli: Da-anxi Riverbed

- Taichung: Central Park

- Tainan: Danai Bridge Embankment

- Kaohsiung: Qishan Scenic Bridge

- Taichung: Zhongshe Tourist Flower Market / Zhongshe Flower Field

- Kenting: Longpan Grassland

- Pingtung: Lower Dahan River Bridge

3. Essential Accessories for Flower Viewing and Hiking

Depending on the flower viewing location, weather forecast, and personal needs, it's essential to choose and prepare the right items to ensure a pleasant and worry-free flower viewing experience. Here are recommended accessories to carry when viewing flowers and hiking:

1. Camera or Smartphone: Essential for capturing beautiful flowers and scenery moments, a camera or smartphone is a must.

2. Binoculars: If you want to view flowers or wildlife from a distance, binoculars can help you see details more clearly.

3. Sun Protection Items: Include a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from sun exposure.

4. Appropriate Clothing: Choose comfortable clothing suitable for the local climate. Lightweight long-sleeved clothing can protect you from sun exposure and insect bites.

5. Drinking Water and Snacks: Carry enough drinking water and some snacks to stay hydrated and energized.

6. Cushion or Folding Chair: If you plan to spend some time in gardens or parks, a cushion or folding chair can provide a comfortable seating option for resting and enjoying the flowers.

7. Rain Gear: If the weather is unpredictable, bring a foldable umbrella or raincoat to prepare for unexpected rain.

8. Phone Holder: Since most flower viewing spots are in mountainous areas, a phone holder can be useful to keep your phone easily accessible while hiking or cycling. You can consider the Bone Hike Tie Connect Kit 2, which allows quick switching between biking, running, and hiking modes, making it convenient for various flower viewing activities.

Whether you're a flower enthusiast or looking to spend a romantic autumn vacation, these renowned autumn flower species will surely immerse you in the beauty and diversity of nature. Remember to bring your camera or smartphone to capture these beautiful moments and enjoy peaceful times in nature.