New Taipei City's Shuangxi Lotus Season Blooms Across 7.5 Hectares; Photography Tips Shared

New Taipei City's Shuangxi district is currently showcasing its annual lotus season, transforming 7.5 hectares of land into a vibrant spectacle of blooming flowers. The '2026 Love Shuangxi Lotus Season' event highlights the beauty of the Shanglin lotus fields, cultivated using eco-friendly farming practices. The lotus flowers are now in full bloom, and the season is anticipated to continue until the end of June, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the serene summer scenery.

To help visitors capture the ephemeral beauty of the lotus, the New Taipei City Agriculture Bureau has released three key photography tips. The first tip emphasizes capturing the 'golden hour' – the soft, gentle light of early morning between 6 and 9 a.m., when the flowers are most vibrant and may even hold morning dew. Alternatively, the soft glow of the setting sun in the evening can create a romantic atmosphere, backlighting the flowers to give them a golden edge and highlight their elegant forms.

The second tip advises photographers to utilize telephoto lenses and wide apertures. Given that lotus flowers often grow in the center of ponds, a lens of 70-200mm or longer is recommended to get closer to the subject. A wide aperture helps to blur the background, isolating the lotus flowers from any distracting foliage and making them stand out against the lush green. This technique might also reveal the elusive Black-crowned Night Heron, often found hidden within the fields.

Finally, the third tip suggests adopting a low-angle perspective. Instead of shooting from above, photographers are encouraged to crouch down to the lotus flowers' level or shoot upwards. This approach, using the large lotus leaves as a foreground element or natural frame, can add depth and dimension to the images. Visitors are reminded to be mindful of their safety while walking along the field paths and to avoid touching the plants to prevent damage. Information about the lotus season can be found on the 'New Taipei City Shuangxi District Office - Shuangxi Lotus Season' Facebook page.