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Taoyuan's Daylily and Hydrangea Blooms Offer Mother's Day Spectacle

From Liberty Times · (9h ago) Chinese Positive tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Taoyuan City is hosting a flower festival from May 9 to May 24, featuring daylily and hydrangea blooms.
  • The event aims to promote local agriculture and tourism, with various farms and routes offering experiences like aromatherapy and craft workshops.
  • Visitors can enjoy the scenery, participate in activities, and take photos with popular characters like 'Waste Chai' from the 'Chai Story' animation.
  • Measures are in place to manage traffic and parking, including free shuttle buses on weekends.

As Mother's Day approaches, Taoyuan City is set to dazzle visitors with a spectacular display of natural beauty through its "2026 Flower Encounter Taoyuan - Hydrangea Daylily Agricultural Tour Fun" event. Running from May 9th to May 24th, the festival highlights the breathtaking bloom of over 200,000 daylilies in the Baiji Leisure Agricultural Area, complemented by the vibrant hydrangeas in the Taichi Peach Blossom Spring area.

Daylilies are called the 'Mother's Flower' of the East.

— Chen GuanyiExplaining the symbolism of daylilies in Chinese culture and their significance to the event.

This initiative, spearheaded by the Taoyuan City Government's Department of Agriculture, is more than just a flower show; it's a carefully curated experience designed to immerse visitors in the therapeutic charm of the countryside. By linking 13 farms and 18 agricultural routes, the event offers a holistic approach to rural tourism, encouraging one-day healing trips. The inclusion of unique attractions like driftwood art, cypress fishing boat sculptures, aromatherapy workshops, and interactive installations ensures a multi-sensory journey for all attendees.

The Baiji area not only has a magnificent sea of daylilies but also unique driftwood art creations, cypress fishing boats, aromatherapy and pure dew experience spaces, and various installation art for photos and check-ins, healing from vision to senses all at once.

— Chen GuanyiDescribing the attractions and experiences available at the Baiji Leisure Agricultural Area.

Adding a touch of popular culture to the natural splendor, the beloved character 'Waste Chai' from the animation "Chai Story" will be present for photo opportunities, making the event appealing to a wider audience. The city's commitment to managing the influx of visitors is evident through the provision of ample parking facilities and free shuttle services on weekends, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. This event not only celebrates the beauty of Taoyuan's agricultural landscapes but also underscores the city's dedication to promoting sustainable tourism and providing enriching experiences for both locals and tourists.

This year, in addition to the 200,000 daylilies, the park is also hosting the first National Special Daylily Exhibition from May 1st to June 10th, displaying 22 varieties of special daylilies.

— Huang GuomingDetailing the special exhibition and the variety of daylilies featured.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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