Taipei Botanical Garden

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I recently had a wonderful time at the Taipei Botanical Garden and I highly recommend it! The garden is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city, with a fascinating variety of plants and trees, each with its own charm and beauty. It's the perfect spot to visit on a sunny day! Plus, entry is completely free, which makes it even more appealing. Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the nature or simply relax with a book surrounded by lush greenery, this garden has it all. Definitely a must-visit for nature lovers or anyone looking for a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle!

The garden showcased a wide collection of tropical plants specific to Taiwan. As soon as you enter from the Bo'ai street entrance you are greeted by bird songs. I spotted some plants that sell by the leaf in the US, but over here the plant grows up on a vine up to the third floor! There are some scenic spots for photos as well. It's a nice break from the busy city streets.

We came in after lunch for a stroll. It was nice to see so many big trees in the city. There are many plants (of course), there are so many different varieties of bamboo in the bamboo garden. The nice thing about the arboretum is that many of the plants have name plates. I feel that it would be nice to have more contents about each plant, such as what its usage is or where it's from. We saw some birds in the park and some small critters. The walkways in some areas are really uneven and could be unsafe for elderly people to walk on. It's a nice place to walk around and spend some time getting close to nature. Be careful about the mosquitoes?.

What a wonderful, wonderful place. Perfect for strolling around, doing light exercise (saw quite a few people doing tai chi moves) and open areas, sitting and reading or talking with a friend or drinking tea that you bring along, whatever you feel like, that’s respectful and peaceful, of course. And definitely look and appreciate at all the plants ! So many lovely green growing things, cared for with special skill, including a welcome selection and indication and explanations of plants native and endemic to Taiwan. There are at least two restrooms, and a few water fountains and bottle refill stations scattered throughout the park / garden. Easily wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. Entrance free-of-charge. Each time that I’ve been here has been a delight.

The place is spacious and has a large collection of plants. Unfortunately, it wasn’t lotus blooming season, so the ponds looked rather empty. There were still many birds and small animals around, which was nice. One downside, though, was the dimly lit toilet—it felt quite eerie, so I ended up not going in because it was too scary.