Visiting Taichung - sea of flowers in Xinshe

On the last day of the year, me and my husband decided to visit the Taichung Flower Exhibition. The event proved to be very popular, with a large crowd of people gathered around. Finding parking was challenging, as some roads were blocked, and you ended up having to walk 2 km to reach the exhibition. Although there was a shuttle bus from the parking area, the traffic jam made walking a faster option.

The Xinshe Sea of Flowers has a long history, dating back to 1913. During the Japanese occupation, the area was utilized as a nursery to enhance the variety of plants. After the occupation ended, local residents continued to cultivate flowers in the area.

The flower exhibition takes place annually during November and December, drawing in thousands of tourists to Taichung. The Xinshe Sea of Flowers spans an expansive 60-hectare area, providing ample space for the exhibition and attracting visitors from near and far.

See also: Xinshe Lavender Cottage

Address:  

426台中市新社區協興街30號新社花海

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Taichung Travel: Exploring the Lavender Cottage in Xinshe

Lavender Cottage (薰衣草森林台中新社店)

If you are near Taichung and enjoy exploring mountains, Lavender Cottage is a wonderful place to visit. You can relax and take a leisurely walk among the beautiful lavender flowers. Additionally, there is a forest path where you can immerse yourself in the natural surroundings and observe wildlife. If you're lucky, you may even spot wild animals like birds or goats.

If you're interested in similar attractions, you may also want to consider visiting Lavender Cottage in Miaoli or exploring the Xinshe Sea of Flowers.

The cottage features a gift shop where you can find handmade soaps and shampoos. There is also a restaurant that offers delicious food and ice creams, including lavender-flavored options. Lavender Cottage, which opened in 2001, has become well-known among nature lovers. Its popularity has led to the opening of two other locations in Hsinchu and Miaoli.

The ticket price for Lavender Cottage is 200 NTD, but you can exchange the tickets for food, ice creams, or flowers. The parking space available is quite large to accommodate visitors.

When you visit Lavender Cottage, your ticket will have space for stamps, and if you collect all the stamps, you will receive a gift. To collect the stamps, you can explore all the pathways indicated on the map. Along the way, you can enjoy the fragrance of perfumed water and listen to recorded bird voices in the forest. At the hilltop, you will find a bell where visitors write wishes and ring the bell for good luck.

See also: Lavender Cottage in Miaoli

Address:

426台中市新社區中興街20號薰衣草森林台中新社店

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