Spring Exclusive: Kapok Flower Sea Blooms in New Taipei - Full Bloom in Sanxia, Shenkeng, and Zhonghe
As temperatures rise, kapok flowers are blooming across New Taipei City, including Sanxia, Shenkeng, and Zhonghe. The city government recommends late March to early April as the best viewing time, while advising caution regarding allergies and slippery fallen flowers.
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The New Taipei City Government Landscaping Office stated today that as temperatures rise, kapok flowers along riverside parks, campuses, and roadsides are blooming one after another. The vibrant orange-red flowers are especially striking against the blue sky. Because kapok trees bloom before their leaves grow, their trunks are straight with thorny protuberances, and the branches are covered with orange-red or orange-yellow flowers. From a distance, they look like magnificent flames, creating a signature spring landscape.
Popular flower viewing spots include the pedestrian walkway at Zhonghe Jinhe High School, the kapok tree path around Zhufang Bridge in Shenkeng District, Section 2 of Wenshan Road in Shenkeng, and the Hengshan section of Route North 18 in Sanzhi. The Landscaping Office noted that the kapok flowering period is roughly from February to April each year, with the best viewing time being from late March to early April.
A Central News Agency reporter observed that the area around the Sanxia Interchange on National Highway 3 turns into a sea of flowers at this time of year, catching the eyes of drivers. There are also scattered blooms at Jieshou Park in Banqiao District. People are sharing the floral scenes on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, driving crowds of flower viewers.
The Landscaping Office reminds the public that mature kapok fruits release cotton fluff, which may trigger allergies or eye discomfort; people with allergies are advised to wear masks. Furthermore, fallen flowers can produce mucus when crushed, making the ground slippery, so pedestrians and drivers should slow down.
The city government stated that it will continue to identify suitable locations for planting flowering trees to create four-season floral landscapes. They also urge the public to pay attention to traffic safety and environmental protection while viewing flowers, refrain from breaking branches or trampling grass, and check the "Flower Viewing Flash Report" (賞花快報) on Facebook for the latest information before heading out. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150410
Popular flower viewing spots include the pedestrian walkway at Zhonghe Jinhe High School, the kapok tree path around Zhufang Bridge in Shenkeng District, Section 2 of Wenshan Road in Shenkeng, and the Hengshan section of Route North 18 in Sanzhi. The Landscaping Office noted that the kapok flowering period is roughly from February to April each year, with the best viewing time being from late March to early April.
A Central News Agency reporter observed that the area around the Sanxia Interchange on National Highway 3 turns into a sea of flowers at this time of year, catching the eyes of drivers. There are also scattered blooms at Jieshou Park in Banqiao District. People are sharing the floral scenes on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, driving crowds of flower viewers.
The Landscaping Office reminds the public that mature kapok fruits release cotton fluff, which may trigger allergies or eye discomfort; people with allergies are advised to wear masks. Furthermore, fallen flowers can produce mucus when crushed, making the ground slippery, so pedestrians and drivers should slow down.
The city government stated that it will continue to identify suitable locations for planting flowering trees to create four-season floral landscapes. They also urge the public to pay attention to traffic safety and environmental protection while viewing flowers, refrain from breaking branches or trampling grass, and check the "Flower Viewing Flash Report" (賞花快報) on Facebook for the latest information before heading out. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150410