Zhuzihu Calla Lily Festival

Calla lilies are native to South Africa. Because their spathes, when in full bloom, resemble an inverted horseshoe, and the plants grow in water like lotuses, they are known as 'Horseshoe Lotuses' (馬蹄蓮). Currently, the total cultivation area of calla lily fields in Zhuzihu is approximately 13 hectares, accounting for over 80% of Taiwan's total calla lily production. The calla lily season runs annually from January to May, with peak blooming from March to April. Zhuzihu's calla lilies are predominantly white. The elegant white 'spathe' is not the actual flower; instead, many inconspicuous small flowers, separated by gender and arranged in an orderly fashion, bloom on the yellow spadix at the center of the spathe. During the Calla Lily Festival, on holidays (including weekends), a clockwise one-way traffic control measure is implemented in the Zhuzihu area, specifically from Hutian Bridge westwards along Calla Lily Avenue. This one-way control on Calla Lily Avenue extends to the intersection leading to Zhongzheng Mountain. Additionally, the section from Hutian Bridge eastward towards Donghu allows two-way traffic, while the Dinghu section is one-way with no U-turns, guiding traffic to exit via the newly opened flagstone road towards Yangjin Highway. Traffic control in the Zhuzihu area is implemented from 9 AM to 6 PM on holidays, with flexible adjustments based on actual traffic flow. Due to the limited road width in Zhuzihu, visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transportation, such as MRT and buses. For relevant public transport information, please visit the Taipei City Department of Transportation website. 6 Calla Lily Trails, Different Charms Await You If you wish to stretch your legs, the Geotechnical Engineering Office of Taipei City Government recommends 6 riverside trails in Zhuzihu. To admire vast calla lily fields, the magnificent scenery of Xiaoyoukeng, egrets, and small terraces, you can visit the 'Dinghu Loop Trail' in the Dinghu area. The path is flat and easy to walk, suitable for all ages, with a walking time of about 20 minutes. If you are interested in old farm water wheels and ecological ponds, you can visit the 'Calla Lily Loop Trail' in the Xiahu area, which also takes about 20 minutes to walk. For waterfall viewing, rock play, and appreciating small hills and terraced landscapes, the 'Literary Trail' in the Shuiwei area is quite suitable, taking only about 10 minutes to walk. If you wish to climb higher for a panoramic view of the hillside calla lily terraces, it is recommended to visit the 'Hudi Loop Trail,' which takes about 15 minutes to walk. As for the longest, the 'Zhuzihu Loop Trail,' it starts from Hutian Bridge and covers Donghu, Dinghu, Shuiwei, and Xiahu, taking approximately 50 minutes to walk. Along the way, you can enjoy the pleasant scenery and charm of Zhuzihu. There is also the 'Calla Lily Love Trail' (芋戀道), taking about 15 minutes to walk. From March to May, you can see calla lilies; from April to June, enjoy agapanthus (love flowers); and from May to August, hydrangeas bloom. Different seasons offer different surprises. Visitors heading up the mountain to enjoy the flowers are reminded that during the Calla Lily Festival on holidays (including the Children's Day long weekend), traffic control will be implemented in the Zhuzihu surrounding area. It is recommended that visitors take public transportation up the mountain. For detailed event and traffic information, please visit the Zhuzihu Calla Lily Festival website. (Article by: Beitou District Farmers' Association)