Taiwan in April: Cherry Blossom Trails, Night Markets & Mountain Temples
Why April?
Taiwan’s cherry blossom season peaks in early April (later than Japan), and temperatures hover at a pleasant 20–25°C.
Must-Do Experiences
- Cherry Blossom Hotspots
- Yangmingshan National Park: Pink blooms against sulfur vents.
- Alishan: Take the forest railway through misty cherry groves.
- Jiufen Day Trip
- Tea at A-Mei Teahouse: Inspiration for Spirited Away.
- Eat: Taro balls at Jiufen Old Street.
- Taipei’s Night Markets
- Raohe: Must-try pepper buns (Hu Jiao Bing).
- Ningxia: Best for oyster omelets.
- Sun Moon Lake
- Bike the Shuishe Pier Loop: Rentals cost ~NT$300/day.
- Wenwu Temple: Overlooks the lake—go at golden hour.
April Tips:
- Transport: EasyCard for metro/buses (NT$100 deposit).
- Avoid: April 4–8 (Tomb Sweeping Day)—crowded trains.