TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Against the backdrop of Taiwan's mist-shrouded mountains, Wuling Farm (武陵農場), one of the island's premier highland agricultural tourism destinations, announced Tuesday (June 24) that its expansive hydrangea gardens have reached peak bloom. Visitors are flocking to the farm's innovative new "Flower Chozuya" (花手水) installation, a culturally inspired water feature adorned with seasonal blossoms. The meticulously designed attraction has rapidly emerged as a social media phenomenon, drawing photography enthusiasts and travelers seeking the perfect backdrop for their online profiles.
Farm representatives described an exceptional growing season that has produced an extraordinary profusion of hydrangeas in a kaleidoscopic palette spanning delicate pinks and rich purples to striking blues and subtle light greens. The colorful botanical display stretches across the property's vast grounds, creating floral corridors from the popular camping facilities through the Lion Garden and along the network of walking paths surrounding the farm's hotel accommodations. Officials explained that the centerpiece "Flower Chozuya" installation draws its cultural inspiration from the traditional Japanese "temizuya" (手水舍) purification fountains found at Shinto shrine entrances, reimagined as an aesthetically pleasing attraction through the artful integration of seasonal flower arrangements.
The luxuriant hydrangea displays thrive in the farm's elevated alpine microclimate, which provides ideal growing conditions for these ornamental shrubs traditionally associated with themes of hope and wholeness in East Asian symbolism. Farm management emphasized the philosophical alignment between these floral meanings and the purification rituals represented by the Flower Chozuya installation, creating a harmonious visitor experience that blends natural beauty with contemplative moments. The thoughtful architectural elements throughout the attraction incorporate rustic wood beams and locally sourced stone, materials selected to enhance the meditative ambiance and complement the tranquil mountain setting that has made Wuling Farm a beloved escape from Taiwan's urban centers.
According to horticultural experts at the farm, visitors can anticipate the spectacular hydrangea display to maintain its peak condition through mid-July, providing a six-week viewing window for this seasonal attraction. The extended bloom period offers urban dwellers a perfect opportunity to retreat from Taiwan's intense summer temperatures and humidity to the considerably cooler mountain elevations where Wuling Farm is situated. The combination of refreshing highland air and the visual feast of thousands of hydrangea blossoms creates what farm officials describe as an ideal summer respite for nature enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. ◼
