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Located in New Taipei City’s Sanzhi District, cherry trees have been planted along the roadsides since 1996. More than 16,000 cherry trees grow throughout the area; among them, the 70-kilometer cherry-blossom corridor along Qingshan Road is the district’s most popular sakura-viewing spot. Each spring, as the weather turns warm but still carries a chill, the blooming seasons of the planted Formosan cherry, double-flowered cherry, and Yoshino cherry overlap, creating a continuous display that lasts up to two months. Well-known blossom-lined routes include Dahu Road and Qingshan Road, where shellfish abound. Along the way are cafés, scenic walkways, and viewing platforms. Against the sky-and-sea backdrop of the North Coast, the cherry corridor is also the region’s most celebrated cycling route for private sakura viewing; many visitors choose to ride bicycles and enjoy the scenery. The route is dotted with cafés, walkways, and lookout decks for travelers to pause and admire the blossoms. Be sure to visit Sanzhi when the cherries are in full bloom and treat yourself to a romantic sakura ride.