Ershui Pink Shower Tree Trail is a seasonal flower-viewing stretch along the Yuanquan section of the Ershui bike path in Changhua County, where about 60 pink shower trees (also called Thai cherry blossom) line roughly 500 meters of the route beside the TRA Jiji Branch Line. When the trees bloom from March to April, pink petals form a flower corridor beside the tracks, and visitors can wait for a Jiji Line train to pass and capture the scene of a train moving through the blossoms.
The pink shower trees are concentrated along a roughly 500-meter stretch of County Route 152 near Yuanquan, Ershui Township, extending east from Yuanquan Station toward the Yuanquan Police Station, with about 60 trees planted along the path. The bloom period runs roughly from March to April and can last up to 45 days.
What to see at the Ershui Pink Shower Tree Trail
The pink shower tree (Cassia bakeriana) is native to Southeast Asia and belongs to the legume family. Its flowers appear on bare branches before the leaves, covering the tree in pink blossoms. The appearance is similar enough to Japan's Yoshino cherry that the tree is sometimes called "Thai sakura." The Yuanji Road section was an existing farm road; in recent years, trees were planted densely along the roadside as part of local agricultural promotion, forming a continuous 2-kilometer flower corridor that has become a seasonal attraction at the southern end of Changhua County.
The trail runs directly beside the tracks of the TRA Jiji Branch Line. During the flowering season, visitors can wait at the wooden viewing platform beside the trail for a train to pass. The moment a train passes through the pink flower corridor is a popular photography subject. The peak bloom period is roughly from mid-March to early April. The exact flowering conditions are affected by temperature and vary slightly from year to year; checking current bloom reports before visiting is recommended.
How to make the most of your visit
Practical information
Getting there & timing
- From TRA Ershui Station, walk or cycle about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the Yuanji Road trailhead. Roadside parking fills up quickly on flowering-season weekends.
- The pink shower tree trail is accessible year-round; the best time to visit is mid-March to early April. Outside the flowering season the trees are leafy but offer no special scenery.
Nearby connections
- The trail runs beside the Jiji Branch Line, and trains can continue the journey to Jiji, Shuili, and other Nantou attractions for a full Jiji Line day trip.
- The Ershui Babao Canal Scenic Corridor is nearby. Combining the two into a half-day visit makes for a thorough exploration of Ershui Township.
Source: Ershui Township Office, Taiwan Railways Administration Jiji Branch Line timetable. Photos to be replaced with Dio's own shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the pink shower trees bloom at Ershui?
The trees bloom roughly from March to April, with the flowering period lasting up to 45 days.
How long is the pink shower tree trail?
About 60 trees line a roughly 500-meter stretch along the Yuanquan section of the Ershui bike path.
Why are pink shower trees called Thai cherry blossom?
Native to Southeast Asia, their pink blossoms resemble Japanese cherry blossoms in full bloom, earning them the nickname Thai sakura.
Sources
- 二水花旗木－遊憩景點－彰化旅遊資訊網 — 官方旅遊網站，花期與地點資訊
- 2026二水花旗木鐵道｜彰化花旗木秘境 — 實地部落格記錄，確認花旗木約500公尺集中路段與60餘株數量