All three of the main daylily spots open at the same time in 2026: the bloom season at Liushishi Mountain and Chike Mountain in Hualien runs from August 8 to October 11, while the daylily season at Taimali Daylily Mountain in Taitung is expected to run from mid-August to mid-September 2026.
Daylilies are also known as “one-day beauties” — every day brings a fresh round of blooms, and the best times to see them are early morning and late afternoon. Each of the three spots has its own character, and the most flexible way to visit is to rent a car and drive yourself.
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Daylily season — the 2026 bloom season is officially here!
Daylily season dates in Hualien and Taitung:
- Liushishi Mountain & Chike Mountain, Hualien: Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026 (source: Hualien Tourism fan page)
- Taimali, Taitung: expected mid-August to mid-September 2026
Must-see daylily spot in Hualien: Liushishi Mountain
The 2026 daylily season at Liushishi Mountain invites travelers to slow down among the golden blooms. Every late summer the entire hillside turns a dazzling gold, drawing crowds who come to leave their worries behind — it’s one of Taiwan’s most dreamlike late-summer and autumn sights.
Pavilions line the route, with names like Lujian, Guanqin, Jiange, Huanghua, Lucong, Shanlan, Wangyou, Xuancao, Danji and Liaochou — don’t they sound like something out of a fairyland? The highest point is Wangyou Pavilion (“Forget Your Worries” Pavilion), where you can look out over the whole East Rift Valley — no need to fly to Switzerland to see Swiss-style scenery. Every year it draws crowds who come to shake off their worries during daylily season.
Traffic control information for daylily season at Liushishi Mountain
Address: Zhutian Village, Fuli Township, Hualien County
Control period: Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (for detailed announcements, check the Fuli Township Office website)
Traffic control information for Liushishi Mountain during the bloom season:
- During the control period, the following sections of Liushishi Mountain are one-way only:
– Uphill section — from the “Zhutian Village entrance (Provincial Highway 9, 293K)” to the “daylily landmark installation in front of Yunmin Farm”
– Downhill section — from the “start of the Wanning–Fuxing Village connecting road (0K)” to the “exit toward Amei Creek”; the stretch between the “daylily landmark installation in front of Yunmin Farm” and the “start of the Wanning–Fuxing Village connecting road (0K)” remains two-way. - Only passenger cars with 9 seats or fewer and motorcycles (including large heavy motorcycles) may drive up. Class A and Class B tour buses are banned from all mountain roads, and motorcycles may only go up and down via the Zhutian Village section.
- During the control period, police will step up enforcement of no-parking rules in red-line zones.
Transportation costs for Liushishi Mountain
| Mode of transportation | Public transportation | Car rental | Scooter rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route | 1. Fuli Train Station → taxi up the mountain (shared rides available) | 1. Hualien Train Station → Liushishi Mountain 2. Chishang Train Station → Liushishi Mountain | 1. Fuli Train Station → Liushishi Mountain 2. Chishang Train Station → Liushishi Mountain |
| Estimated price | About NT$1,000–1,600 round trip, shared by up to four people | 1. NT$1,100 per day 2. NT$1,800 per day | NT$450–600 per day |
Live camera of the daylily season at Liushishi Mountain, Hualien ↓
Must-see daylily spot in Hualien: Chike Mountain
2026 Chike Mountain bloom season dates: 8/8 – 10/11
The 2026 Chike Mountain daylily season is organized by the Yuxi District Farmers’ Association of Hualien County. Each year the season features limited-time IP collaboration events and stamp-collecting activities, so it’s worth checking the official Chike Mountain daylily season website for the latest news before you go.
The area was once full of oak trees scarred by fire, which is how it got the name “Chike Mountain”. Sitting at about 800–1,200 meters above sea level in Yuli, Hualien, it’s lower than Liushishi Mountain — but does that make it any less impressive? Of course not! During daylily season, vast fields of daylilies spread out like a carpet in rich, layered waves, giving the scene a close-up, warm feel.
There are plenty of small attractions along the way, including the so-called “Three Sights of Chike”: the Three Giant Rocks of Chike (three igneous boulders set among the daylilies) and the Thousand-Ton Stone Turtle, both natural sights, plus the Wang Family Historic House, which is more than 40 years old. Blue skies, white clouds and daylilies bathed in warm sunshine — it’s wonderfully soothing.
Traffic control information for daylily season at Chike Mountain
Address: Gaoliao, Guanyin Village, Yuli Township, Hualien County
Control period: Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tour buses are banned from parking in both directions along County Road 193 between the 103K and 104K markers.
- Drive up one-way via the Zhulin Lake section (no restrictions going up) and come down one-way on the main Chike Mountain road; please follow the signs.
- Only passenger cars with 9 seats or fewer and motorcycles (including large heavy motorcycles) may drive up; Class A and Class B tour buses are banned from all mountain roads.
- During the control period, police will step up enforcement of no-parking rules in red-line zones.
- Downhill release times: daily 10:00–10:20 a.m., 12:00–1:30 p.m. and 3:30–3:50 p.m.; no restrictions before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m.
Transportation costs for Chike Mountain
| Mode of transportation | Public transportation | Car rental | Scooter rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route | 1. Yuli Train Station → take a taxi up the mountain 2. Yuli Train Station → go by chartered car | 1. Yuli Train Station → Chike Mountain 2. Hualien Train Station → Chike Mountain 3. Chishang Train Station → Chike Mountain | 1. Yuli Train Station → Chike Mountain |
| Estimated price | 1. About NT$300–400 per person round trip 2. About NT$3,500 for an eight-hour day / 4 people = NT$875 per person (depends on the local operator) | 1. Rental from TWD 1800 /day 2. Rental from TWD 1100 /day 3. Rental from TWD 1800 /day | Rental TWD 450 – 600 /day |
Live view of the daylily season on Chike Mountain, Hualien↓
Must-see daylily spot in Taitung: Taimali
Besides the high mountains, gorges and the bright yellow daylilies that blanket the slopes in season, you can also look out over the Xiuguluan River! Set against the mountains and overlooking the water, it’s a great place to relax or bring the whole family. Every angle offers a different view, and every shot you take becomes your own little paradise.
There are three hiking trails on Daylily Mountain
1. Yingxi Tower, Zhanlan Ruoxi, the Mengzong bamboo path, and the visitor center.
2. Guanhai Tower, the Big Footprint Trail, and Zhaixing Tower.
3. The Maple Forest Trail, Qianhe Pavilion, Shuangru Peak (Shuguang Pavilion, Qianxi Pavilion and a first-order triangulation point), Chenxi Pavilion, Wangyou Pavilion, Wangyou Valley, and Xiufeng
Traffic control information for the Taimali daylily season
Address: No. 292, Dawang Village, Jinfeng Township, Taitung County
Traffic control on Taimali Daylily Mountain during the flower season:
Traffic controls are put in place at irregular times on site, so follow the instructions you see when you get there.
Transportation costs for Taimali
| Public transportation | Car rental | Scooter rental | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route | 1. Taimali Train Station → take a taxi up the mountain | 1. Taitung Train Station → drive to Taimali 2. Zhiben Train Station → drive to Taimali | Taitung Train Station → drive to Taimali |
| Estimated price | About TWD 910 – 1400 round trip (depending on which flower-viewing spot you visit) | 1. Rental TWD 1280 /day 2. Rental TWD 1500 /day | Rental TWD 450 – 600 /day |
Driving from Taitung City, Daylily Mountain is about an hour away. After seeing the flowers you can also stop by Duoliang Station and the “Slam Dunk” railroad crossing, which makes planning your day more flexible. The ride is too long for a scooter, so renting a car is the easier and more comfortable option!
FAQ about the 2026 daylily season
A: In Hualien, the bloom at Liushishi Mountain and Chike Mountain runs from August 8 to October 11, 2026; in Taitung, the flower-viewing shuttle to Taimali Daylily Mountain runs from August 10 to September 13. The best time to see the flowers is from mid-August to the end of September.
A: Liushishi Mountain is the largest with the most spectacular sea of flowers, and Wangyou Pavilion looks out over the whole East Rift Valley; Chike Mountain has the “Three Views of Chike,” with layered scenery and plenty of farmsteads to choose from; Taimali is the only spot where you can see the ocean and the flowers at the same time, with wide-open views. If you have time, go to all three.
A: Yes, but traffic controls are in place at all three spots during the season, and only passenger cars with nine seats or fewer and scooters are allowed up the mountain — large tour buses are not. Liushishi Mountain and Chike Mountain use one-way traffic with fixed release times, so visiting on a weekday helps you avoid weekend crowds. Check the latest announcements from each township office before you go.
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This article was translated by AI from the original Chinese version.
