Baihe Lotus Park is a lotus-growing park in Baihe District, Tainan, with viewing walkways along the fields for visitors to take in the sweeping lotus scenery up close. Flowers bloom from June through August each year, drawing large numbers of photographers and visitors; Baihe District's lotus fields span roughly 200 hectares, making it Taiwan's largest lotus seed and root growing region. Nearby farms sell lotus root tea, lotus seeds, lotus root powder, and other related agricultural products, making this a signature agritourism attraction in northern Tainan.
According to the Siraya Scenic Area Administration, Baihe District's first-crop lotus fields covered about 200 hectares in 2024, concentrated in the Dazhu, Zhaofeng, Guanglian, and Zhumen areas, making it Taiwan's largest lotus seed and root growing region; the bloom season runs from June through August.
What to see at Baihe Lotus Park
The farmland around Liantan Village in Baihe District has long been planted with lotus over a wide area, making it one of the regions in Taiwan with the highest concentration of lotus cultivation. Different varieties are grown in rotation by season, with water lilies being the main type. The bloom period runs from June to August, and flowers are most fully open in the early morning. The park's surroundings are typical southern Tainan rural landscape — farm lanes, ponds, and lotus fields interspersed to form a distinctive pastoral scene.
During the lotus season, nearby farms set up stalls selling fresh lotus root, lotus seeds, lotus root tea bags, and processed products. Some farms offer a lotus-picking experience, letting visitors come close to the fields and observe the flowers growing up close. Outside the lotus season months, the agricultural landscape is unremarkable and not worth a special trip — June through August is the only season worth visiting.
Tips for getting the most out of your visit
Practical information
Getting there and time needed
- Located in Liantan Village, Baihe District, Tainan. Riding a scooter or driving is the most convenient option; from central Tainan the journey is about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- The lotus season runs approximately June through August; early morning is the best time to view the flowers. A visit outside the season offers little visual reward — plan accordingly.
Nearby connections
- Guanziling Hot Springs in Baihe District is about a 20-minute drive away. Combine a lotus visit with a soak in a "lotus-viewing + hot springs" one-day itinerary during the bloom season.
- Xinying Sugar Factory is about a 30 minutes' drive from Baihe District and can serve as an afternoon extension.
Source: Wikipedia entry on Baihe District and Tainan City Agriculture Bureau lotus season activity data. Photos pending replacement with Dio's own shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to see the lotus flowers at Baihe Lotus Park?
The best time is early morning from June to August, particularly between 7 and 9 a.m. when the flowers are most fully open.
How large is the lotus-growing area in Baihe District?
As of 2024, Baihe District's first-crop lotus fields covered about 200 hectares, making it Taiwan's largest lotus seed and root growing region.
What local products can visitors buy near Baihe Lotus Park?
Nearby farms sell lotus root tea, lotus seeds, lotus root powder, and other processed goods, popular as Tainan souvenirs.
Sources
- 200公頃蓮花海綻放大景登場！白河蓮花季5大路線最佳賞期一次看 — 西拉雅國家風景區管理處官方公告，2024年白河一期作蓮田種植面積200公頃
- 臺南市白河區公所-蓮花季專區 — 白河區公所官方蓮花季資訊