The 'Yae' cherry (Cerasus lannesiana) featured here is a late-blooming variety distinct from the common pale pink Yoshino species.
The forest is located at the 2km marker of Provincial Highway 7A, which serves as a major arterial route for accessing the high-altitude areas of Yilan County.
The site relies on terraced landscaping to stabilize the hillside for the dense cherry tree clusters.
The Tai 7 Jia 2km Yae Sakura Forest is a privately maintained roadside park in Datong Township known for its dense population of double-flowered cherry blossoms. Located along the Provincial Highway 7A, it features a steep hillside landscape cultivated with hundreds of Japanese Yae cherry trees. The site is characterized by its vivid pink-red blossoms that bloom later in the spring season than standard Yoshino cherry varieties. Because the forest is situated on a steep incline, the layout provides a layered visual effect of flowers against the backdrop of the Lanyang River valley. It functions primarily as a seasonal photography destination for travelers heading toward mountain resorts and farm areas. The area is not a formal government-managed park but a managed agricultural slope accessible to the public during the blooming season.
The mid-slope trail provides the best angle for capturing the canopy of pink blossoms above and the mountain valley below.
Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear as the ground on the hillside can be loose and uneven.
Visit on a weekday to avoid significant traffic congestion on the narrow Provincial Highway 7A.
Bring a rain jacket or umbrella, as Datong Township experiences frequent microclimate showers.
Do not attempt to park on the shoulder of the highway, as it is narrow and hazardous; look for designated pull-off areas.
Accessible only during the late winter and early spring blooming season; site may be closed during periods of heavy rain or typhoon alerts.
Refrain from touching or pulling branches to ensure the health of the trees; keep the area litter-free.
