Cultivated by Dongluo River, the mother of Changhua, the silk cotton trees and bead trees growing at the banks of Dongluo River along Xihu, Pitou, and Beitou usually bloom from March to May. Dongluo River banks is the secret garden for flower watching. Wandering or cycling in the countryside and among the fields, you will hear Dongluo River murmuring, feeling the tranquility of nature. Each section of the path from Xihu to Pitou along Donghu River, there are different amazements and stunning flowers waiting for you. The trip will be filled with beauty and surprise.

From Erxi Road in Xihu, just turn to Dongluo River after crossing Xihu Bridge, you will find silk-cotton trees are blooming wildly at the south of Daima Bridge. The tall trees and red flowers dye the sky red. Walking along the silk cotton path, you will merrily sing the song Silk Cotton Blossom or Country Road merrily without even knowing you’re singing it. You cannot help but immersing yourself into this poetic environment.

Crossing Zhongxi Bridge and go to the south of Beidou along Dongluo River, romantic violet bead trees flowers are dancing to the wind. Bead tree looks very differently in different season. In spring, green sprouts grown, decorated with violet flowers. In summer, flowers wither and its leaves turn green. Fruits are hanging on branches. In autumn, when chill wind blows, its leaves turn yellow and fruits ripe. In the winter, golden-yellow leaves fall, and golden-yellow fruits are hanging on withered branches.

In spring, flowers bloom along Dongluo River, with silk cotton blossom and bead tree blossom flourishing wildly. The natural landscapes along Dongluo River change in different seasons. The magnificent views of the shift of season always attract visitors, who are eager to visit Dongluo River after a certain period of time. They just want to immerse themselves in the natural and magnificent landscape by Dongluo River. In the beginning of the year, it is the start of flower watching in Dongluo River. The silk cotton blossom and bead tree blossom shield you from the sun the flowers and leaves. Changhua County Government would like to invite you to come and visit Dongluo River and enjoy yourselves in a beautiful and emotional tour. Traveling in nature and taking a walk in the pastoral landscapre, you will find the splendid landscapes quite relaxing.

Tips: Don’t temporarily park your car on the road sides during you flower watching trip because it is located on major roads. As cars are driving at high speed, it will be very dangerous. When taking pictures, pay close attention to road traffic safety. Don’t disturb the traffic routes. Let’s maintain the high quality of the flower watching environment. Visitors with asthma or that are allergic to pollen, please don’t watch flowers at a close distance. Babies and young children are suggested to wear surgical masks.

●Silk cotton
As Taiwan is located at the subtropical region, silk tree has become a kind of deciduous tree. In winter, all the leaves fall, and all the branches become bare. In spring, in April, its flower buds grow rapidly. Suddenly flowers bloom, colorful and beautiful. When flowers wither, green buds sprout. In a short time, green leaves grow, and breeze come. The leaves and their shades bring us another kind of beauty.
Flower watching tips: Dongluo River banks in Pitou Township

●Bead tree
Small violet flowers bloom on bead trees in March and April every year. From September to December, yellowish-brown fruits sprout. After the blooming of flowers, the blossom will last for about 10 days. It is the best time of flower watching. Belong to the species of meliaceae and Melia L., it is a kind of deciduous tree. It is windbreaking and drought resistant, mostly grown as street trees.
Flower watching tips: Dongluo River banks in Pitou Township