2014 Taichung Sea of Flowers in Xinshe

By TravelKing, TravelKing 發佈日期Updated: 2016/6/3
The event has ended this year.
2014 Taichung Sea of Flowers in Xinshe blooming once again. From November 9th to December 8th, the Sea of Flowers in Xinshe offering carpets of flower and local snacks is a great place for natural admirers and families to spend their vacation.
Photograph by Claire

Photograph by Claire

Date: November 9th – December 8th
Location: Xinshe, Taichung

Xinshe is located in Da Keng Scenic Area, Taichung. Like Yangminshan to Taipei, Xinshe is the natural getaway for the people of Taichung. A mountain scenic area occupied with parks, farms, gardens, and resorts, each and everyone devoted in landscape design. With an under the table competition on gardening and landscaping going on, Xinshe has become one of the most popular visits in Taichung simply to admire beautiful sceneries.
Photograph by Claire

Photograph by Claire

The grand event held in Xinshe each year is the Sea of Flowers Festival. It is the largest landscaping and gardening in Xinshe, promoting tourism and nature. The total area of 30 hectares divided into eight pavilions, designed and organized with flower decorating endlessly. The eight exhibitions each with their theme and purposes are the Happy Farming Exhibition, Cinderella Exhibition, Amu Forest Exhibition, Happy Farming Villages Exhibition, Incredible Fern Exhibition, Healthy and Beautiful Farming, LOHAS Promoting Group and Colorful Taichung 2014 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival all designed according to their unique attributes. The food court and food stands provide exotic dishes limited on the spot, it’s something you should never miss out on. In addition, there will be performances on the first opening weekend. The Sea of Flowers Festival is the largest and best-known recreational agriculture event in central Taiwan.
Photograph by Claire

Photograph by Claire

The Sea of Flowers Festival is the largest event held in Taichung at the end of the year, please be noted that traffic restrictions are applied to selected local streets and the parking opportunity will be limited. Visitors are highly encouraged to make transportation plan in advance to avoid traffic. If you still needed more after Xinshe, other attractions are recommended in the Taichung City or Fenyuan District, such as National Museum of Natural Science, Jiming 1st Street, Parkway of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Feng Chia Night Market, and Miaodong Night Market.

Please refer to hotel.com.tw for accommodations during Taichung Sea of Flowers Festival.
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Directions:
Drive on your own:
No. 1 National Highway (Zhongshan Highway):
No. 1 National Highway -> No. 4 National Highway -> Exit to Fengyuan Interchange (豐原交流道) -> Turn left on Fengshi Road (豐勢路) -> Towards Dongshi (東勢) -> Continue to 129 County Road towards Xinshe -> Sea of flowers in Xinshe

By Bus:
1. Take Fengyuan Bus No. 270, 271, 276, 277 at the front of Taichung Railway Station to Zhongxingling, Xinshe District -> 30 minute walk to Sea of flowers in Xinshe

2. Take Fengyuan Bus No. 91 at the front of Fenyuan Railway Station to Zhongxingling, Xinshe District -> 30 minute walk to Sea of flowers in Xinshe

3. Take shuttle bus at the front of Fenyuan Railway Station -> Sea of flowers in Xinshe (Only available on the weekend)