Taipei City Government

The 2023 Taipei Rose Festival kicked-off at Xingshen Area of Taipei Expo Park on March 1. Boasting over 800 types of roses, the venue is subdivided into six major zones, including “Cultivars,” “Sea of Flower,” “Vibrant Rose Garden,” “Cultivators’ Garden,” “Horticultural Plant Display Area,” and “Secret Garden.” Of course, visitors will notice the romantic, rose-decorated archway leading to the exhibition grounds.

Unlike other flower festival-related invents, the Rose Festival comprises flowers grown and cultivated at the park, where the beautiful sight of blooming roses can be enjoyed throughout the year. The achievement is made possible by the staff at Parks and Street Lights Office. According to the agency, the roses are expected to reach full bloom around March 10, so don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

In addition to the display of roses, the organizers will also hold a series of activities – including weekend flea market with food trucks and stalls by rose-related merchants. Goods such gardening tools, design plant plots, rose ointment and rose jam can be purchased from different stalls. The Taipei City Wedding Photography Association will also set up shop to offer various packages for those interested in tying the knot against the backdrop of the beautiful rose garden.

Transportation:

12. Due to ongoing constructions for the Taipei Fine Arts Museum Expansion Project, the Crystal Lovers’ Bridge and Flower Tunnel will be closed to the public through May of 2027.
13. MRT: (a) From Exit 1 of MRT Yuanshan Station, walk along Minzu East Road for 15 minutes until arriving at Xinshen Park, or (b) From Exit 4 of MRT Zhongshan Elementary School Station, walk north along Xinsheng North Road for 10 minutes to reach the park.
14. Bus: The following buses stop at Xinsheng Park bus stop (685, M9, and R50); Xinshen Park/Lin Antai Mansion bus stop (72, 222, M9, R35); Jilin Road End bus stop (542, 685, 688, R57) and Minzu Road E. Intersection bus stop (109, 203, 277, 280 direct, 542, 606, 612, 685, and Dunhua Line.

YouBike: From Exit 2 of MRT Yuanshan Station, visitors can rent a bike and proceed along the bicycle lane until reaching the rental station at Xinsheng Binjiang Intersection.