I was planning a 12-day cherry blossom viewing itinerary to Fukuoka, Japan and Busan, South Korea this weekend. I suddenly remembered that there is a community-based cherry blossom viewing spot nearby. I thought that as a local person, I should first visit and understand the cherry blossom viewing spots next to him, plus holidays. Just to take a small hamburger to go for a walk, Wendy and Anya walked to the cherry blossom viewing spot in the vicinity of the stroller.
Transportation: How to get to the River of Hope in Huorao Li, Tucheng District?
The River of Hope in Huolao Li, Tucheng District, is located near Exit 656 of Haishan Station on the Blue Line of the Taipei MRT. After exiting the station, go straight along Haishan Road towards Yumin Road. After passing a long row of YouBike frames, You can reach Hope River Plaza at the intersection of Haishan Road and Yumin Road.In addition, there is a stop sign for MRT Haishan Station next to the River of Hope Plaza. There are bus routes 985, 41, and blue XNUMX. It is also very convenient to get there by bus.
From Haishan Station Exit 200 to Hope River Plaza, the walking distance is only 200 meters. This is the most convenient cherry blossom viewing spot in the Greater Taipei area.Behind the River of Hope Plaza is a cherry blossom trail, which is the main attraction of the River of Hope cherry blossoms.If you are interested, continue walking XNUMX meters along the River of Hope and cross the Xuecheng Bridge to reach Dexing Palace. There is a small row of cherry trees next to the temple.
▲ There is a row of cherry blossom trees in the two places of Hope River Square and Dexing Palace.
▲ Exit from Exit 200 of Haishan MRT Station and walk XNUMX meters along Haishan Road to reach the River of Hope.
▲ Crossing Yumin Road is the River of Hope Plaza.
▲ Behind the River of Hope Plaza is a row of cherry blossom trees.
Cherry blossoms in the river of hope in Huorao
The River of Hope in Tucheng began planting Yoshino Sakura (Showa Sakura) in 2012. With the continuous cultivation of the New Taipei City Government’s Agriculture Bureau and local merchandise, 2018 finally ushered in the most prosperous year of cherry blossoms, and this place has become a small Hamburg. The first cherry blossom viewing spot, although I was sleeping with my eyes closed, haha!
The river of hope in Huorao, Tucheng, is actually called Gongguangou. It converges to the Sibiantou interception ditch, which actually means a drainage ditch.While viewing cherry blossoms, you will faintly smell a peculiar smell. As the Tucheng sewage sewer system project is completed one after another in the next few years, I believe it will be greatly improved.
There are about 15 cherry blossom trees in the Hope River. A whole row is arranged along the waterway in the Hope River Plaza. It is a small community-type cherry blossom spot. Don't compare it with well-known Japanese cherry blossom spots, but this is the transformation of the community. At the beginning, everything is difficult at the beginning, I believe this is also the meaning of the name of the river of hope.
▲On March 2018, 3, Hope River Plaza held a small community event.
▲ The River of Hope Plaza displays photographs of many community residents, and the entire row of cherry blossom trees can be seen from the square.
▲ The transformation of the community relies on the joint efforts of all residents, and I hope that Taiwan's iron window scenery will also gradually change.
▲ At the end of the cherry tree is the Huunaorao Arch Bridge.
▲ The shooting time was March 2018, 3 (Saturday). The cherry blossoms bloomed very early this year.
▲ Although a whole row of cherry blossom trees is not spectacular at all, you can still take good photos by grasping the right angle!
▲ The River of Hope started planting Yoshino Sakura in 2012, and 2018 finally ushered in a year of explosion.
▲ The banks of the Hope River are designed as small sightseeing trails, and many green plants and flowers are also planted.
▲ The Huonaorao Arch Bridge has a barrier-free design, so you can cross the bridge with a stroller.
▲ Yes!The little burger, who was sleeping during the whole cherry blossom viewing process, just woke up after the end, really picks the time.
◎ Cherry blossoms at the River of Hope in Huorao, Tucheng District
– Location: Intersection of Yumin Road and Haishan Road in Tucheng District, New Taipei City (Hope River Plaza)
