The 2024 Tianyuan Temple Cherry Blossom Season is here! It’s time to plan your cherry blossom viewing trip! Tamsui Tianyuan Temple, located in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, is about 5 kilometers from Tamsui City Center and is a well-known cherry blossom viewing spot in northern Taiwan. As of now, the cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple are in full bloom, with the tricolor cherry blossoms on the back mountain in full bloom, while the Yoshino cherry blossoms at the Tiantan Palace have yet to bloom! If you have time, you can stay until the evening to capture the beautiful night cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple!
This travel guide will compile past transportation information to Tianyuan Temple, cherry blossom viewing and photography tips, and the latest 2024 Tianyuan Temple cherry blossom season information. Don’t miss this beautiful scenery and make a trip to Tamsui Tianyuan Temple for cherry blossom viewing!
Introduction to Tamsui Tianyuan Temple
Tamsui Tianyuan Temple was completed in 1985 and is located in the suburbs of Tamsui, New Taipei City, about a 5-minute drive from Tamsui MRT Station. The most famous feature is the five-story “Wu Ji Tian Yuan Zhen Tan” within the temple. Every year from late March to early April, Yoshino cherry blossoms bloom around the Tiantan, allowing visitors to enjoy both the cherry blossoms and the magnificent Tiantan architecture. This is why Tamsui Tianyuan Temple is a must-visit cherry blossom viewing spot!
The Tiantan and Yoshino cherry blossoms at Tamsui Tianyuan Temple create a classic cherry blossom viewing angle.
Tamsui Tianyuan Temple Location and Cherry Blossom Information
The Tianyuan Temple Cherry Blossom Season is mainly divided into two stages. The first stage is the tricolor cherry blossoms on the back mountain, which bloom from January to mid-February each year. The second stage is the Yoshino cherry blossoms near the Tiantan, which is the highlight of the Tianyuan Temple cherry blossoms, blooming from mid-March to mid-April each year.The 2024 Tianyuan Temple cherry blossoms are currently in full bloom, so plan your cherry blossom viewing trip now!
How to Get to Tianyuan Temple
Due to the large influx of traffic during the cherry blossom season, the New Taipei City Government implements traffic control every year during the cherry blossom season. Based on past experiences, it is recommended to take the bus to Tianyuan Temple as the area around Beixin Road is not very large.
Tianyuan Temple Cherry Blossom Shuttle Bus Locations
To take the Tianyuan Temple cherry blossom shuttle bus, you can board at Tamsui MRT Station. Alternatively, you can take bus routes 866, 875, 876, and 877, which pass through Beixin Road.
Tianyuan Temple Cherry Blossom Photo Sharing
Here are some photos from previous cherry blossom viewing trips to Tianyuan Temple, mainly featuring the Yoshino cherry blossoms in full bloom near the Tiantan in March. In the future, I also hope to appreciate the beauty of the tricolor cherry blossoms on the back mountain in January.
The main composition for photographing the Yoshino cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple often includes the Tiantan.On a clear day, incorporating a bit of blue sky can enhance the pink beauty of the Yoshino cherry blossoms.
The Yoshino cherry blossoms next to the Tiantan at Tianyuan Temple are truly spectacular and beautiful when in full bloom.
When photographing the cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple, you can also take close-up shots of the cherry blossom branches for a different aesthetic.
Using a macro lens to photograph the cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple can highlight the beauty of the blossoms in full bloom.
Tianyuan Temple Cherry Blossom Photography Tips
To capture the cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple, both cameras and smartphones work well. However, since the Yoshino cherry branches are relatively high, it’s recommended to use a telephoto lens for different angles. Philos usually brings a telephoto lens, such as a 70-200mm zoom lens, to shoot close-ups or detailed shots of the cherry blossoms. Additionally, a mid-range lens, like a 35mm or 50mm, is useful for capturing the temple and surrounding cherry blossoms. For more tips and techniques on photographing cherry blossoms, I have another article that you might find helpful. Interested friends can refer to it.
Further Reading: [Guide] How to Photograph Cherry Blossoms! 6 Tips for Beautiful Cherry Blossom Shots | Lens Choices and Recommended Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Northern Taiwan
Bringing a mid-range lens can effectively capture the environment of the cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple.
Don’t forget to take a photo with the beautifully blooming Yoshino cherry blossoms at Tianyuan Temple!
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