二集團andBaoshan Cherry Blossom Park位於Taoyuan District, Kaohsiung，是南台灣最具代表性的賞櫻勝地, at an elevation of about 800 至 1000 公尺，每年 1 至 2 月間山櫻花and河津櫻接力盛開，整片山谷被染成夢幻的粉紅色，形成一條又一條的櫻花隧道。這裡不僅是攝影愛好者追逐的私房秘境，更因為鄰近藤枝森林遊樂區、檨仔腳湖and六龜溫泉區，成為入住 Hanyuan B&B 旅客Winter 一日遊的絕佳選擇。
Erjituan is a traditional Bunun tribe located in Taoyuan District, Kaohsiung City. In the early days, tribespeople migrated here from Wangxiang in Nantou and established a lifestyle based on slash-and-burn agriculture. Due to its high altitude and broad field of vision, it is also regarded by the tribespeople as a place protected by ancestral spirits. The place name "Erjituan" (Group Two) originated from the administrative division during the Japanese colonial period, when the Japanese divided the Bunun tribes in Taoyuan District into "Group One," "Group Two," and "Group Three," corresponding to different settlement systems. "Erjituan" was the centrally located tribe among them, hence its name.
The Baoshan Tribe (Bao-shan) is a Han Chinese settlement near Erjituan. Located on a river terrace of a tributary in the upper reaches of the Laonong River at an altitude of about 850 meters, the climate is cool and humid, making it very suitable for the growth of cherry trees. In the early days during the Japanese colonial period and the early post-war period, this area mainly planted temperate fruits such as peaches, pears, and apples, and was an important cash crop area in the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung. However, with the outflow of rural population, the fruit industry gradually declined. In the early 2010s, the Community Development Association began to plant a large number of cherry trees, creating today's famous "Baoshan Cherry Blossom Park" and successfully transforming into a sightseeing and leisure tribe. The "Taoyuan Cherry Blossom Season" event is held around the Lunar New Year every year, attracting tens of thousands of tourists up the mountain to enjoy the flowers.
The cherry blossom varieties in Erjituan and Baoshan Cherry Blossom Park are quite diverse, ranging from Taiwan cherry blossoms and Kawazu cherry blossoms to double cherry blossoms. By taking advantage of the difference in blooming periods of different varieties, a flower viewing period of up to about two months is created. Overall, the best viewing period is from late December to mid-to-late February of the following year:
It is recommended to visit from late January to early February, so that you can enjoy the overlapping period of Kawazuzakura in full bloom and Yaezakura in bloom at the same time. You can also avoid the period when the mountain cherry blossoms have ended, and get the best light for taking photos in the cherry blossom tunnel.
From Hanyuan B&B 前往二集團andBaoshan Cherry Blossom Park，主要行駛route有兩條：
Due to narrow and winding mountain roads, it is recommended to depart before 7:00 AM and prepare motion sickness medication, light raincoats, and warm clothing. During the peak season, there is a temporary parking lot at Baoshan Cherry Blossom Park, but parking spaces are limited, so it is recommended to arrive early before 9:00 AM. Recommended stay time from the B&B: including photography, walking, lunch, and return trip, the whole journey takes about 8 to 10 hours, suitable for a one-day trip.
Erjituan and Baoshan Cherry Blossom Park have several secret spots spread by word of mouth among photography enthusiasts:
攝影建議：使用 50mm 標準鏡or 70-200mm 中長焦段，並準備偏光鏡（CPL）以增加天空藍度and櫻花飽和度。最佳光線為Morning 9-11 點的側光，以及下午 3-5 點的逆光。
If you're coming from Hanyuan B&B 安排兩天一夜的Winter 行程，建議可以將二集團賞櫻andNearby Attractions結合：
若想結合山城Hakka文化and高山賞花，可以搭配 Chiwei Mountain or ChiShan Old Street 作為返程Attractions，讓兩天一夜的行程更為豐富。想一次看完All Meinong andKaohsiung山城Attractions嗎？請參考 Hanyuan B&B Nearby Attractions Overview, covering all nearby attractions and map locations.
Erjituan is the name of a traditional Bunun tribe in Taoyuan District, while Baoshan Cherry Blossom Park is a cherry blossom sightseeing area located near Erjituan. The two are geographically adjacent and have similar altitudes (800-1000 meters). They are usually planned as the same cherry blossom viewing route and can be completed in a one-day trip.
Mountain cherry blossoms (Horikanzakura) usually bloom first from the end of December to early January each year, while Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in succession from mid-January to mid-February. The overall best viewing period is from early January to mid-February. It is recommended to go around the Lunar New Year to enjoy both cherry blossoms at one time.
From Meinong Hanyuan B&B, take Provincial Highway 28 and Provincial Highway 27A to connect to the Southern Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway 20) to enter Taoyuan District. The total length is about 75 kilometers, and the drive takes about 2 hours. It is recommended to depart at 6-7 AM to avoid traffic to Hehuan Mountain and grasp the best morning light for photographing cherry blossoms.
Erjituan and Baoshan Cherry Blossom Park are both open to the public for free, but please note: temperatures in the mountainous area are low, so it is recommended to bring a jacket; the roads may be slippery, so please wear non-slip shoes; parking spaces are limited during the peak cherry blossom season, so please arrive early. Please do not break cherry blossom branches or litter, and work together to maintain the tribal environment.