Travelogue Taipei Yangminshan | Bamboo Lake (Zhuzihu) - Scenic White Calla Lily Farms and Fir Forest
 

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Taipei Yangminshan | Bamboo Lake (Zhuzihu) - Scenic White Calla Lily Farms and Fir Forest
Written by Shirley T   
Monday, 09 May 2011 00:00



If you are relying on public transport to visit the main attractions of Yangmingshan National Park (NP) in Taiwan, expect to travel on foot more than fairly bit. Claimed by many as a must-see attraction, Zhuzihu (竹子湖) was our last destination before bidding farewell to Yangmingshan.
The road into Zhuzihu
From Yangmingshan Bus Station, we boarded Bus 108 and alighted near Hutian Bridge since this bus does not run on the route of Zhuzihu basin. For visitor with a deeper pocket, you may get a cab and it can take you directly to the white calla lily farm. From Hutian Bridge, stroll along the main road until you reach a fork junction. Either road will take you back as this is a encircled route of the valley. Left junction takes you to Dinghu while right leads to Shuiwei.
Passing a school
Elevated 650 meters above sea level, Zhuzihu is located amidst of Mt Datun, Mt Qixing and Mt Xianguanyin. Formerly a lava-dammed lake formed by volcanic eruption, Zhuzihu was planted with a huge number of Meng-zong Bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens) after the lake water receded. With Han-Chinese settlement took place, they called this spot Zhuzihu. Literally, 'Zhuzi' means Bamboo and Hu is 'Lake'.
The fork junction after the elementary school
Fruits, flowers and produce from local farms
Beautiful valley in the spring
Pinky patches are the blooming cherry trees
As you progress along the main road, there are plenty of restaurants offering places to unwind and having drinks/meals. Occasionally, one may spot the umbrella-shaded stalls selling fresh calla lilies, vegetables and fruits. Famed for scenic calla lilies farm, they are clustered mainly at Dinghu. The peak season of blooming white calla lilies is usually in March through May. It is worth to stroll a distance and venture deep into the basin area encircling the flower fields. The view of lush vegetation against the misty clouds is breathtaking.
Scenic mountains
One of tea houses (cafe) in Zhuzihu
Another cafe...
Fir Forest in Zhuzihu of Yangmingshan NP Taiwan
Tall and elegance conifers!
Do not miss 'Donghu Fir Forest' which we stumbled upon by coincidental. A spot with luxurious tall firs and green canopy resulting tiny spots of sunshine sneaking in, falling upon the pebbled carpet. This explains the appeal as favorite spot for bridal photography.

Getting there?
Intersection of Zhuzihu and Yangjin Roads,
Beitou District,Yangmingshan,Taipei City 11292, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

GPS Coordinates: 25.1675°N 121.5401°E
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