Name: Cherry Blossom Season in Washington, DC
Uploaded: 2026-03-31T14:58:47.000Z
Duration: 6 min 41 s

transforms into a sea of pink and white as thousands of cherry trees burst into bloom.

都會化身為一片粉白的花海，成千上萬的櫻花樹爭相綻放。

Today we're exploring some highlights from D.C.'s famous Cherry Blossom season, including great spots to see the blossoms and experience the highlights of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

今天我們要來探索華盛頓特區著名的櫻花季的精彩亮點，包括賞櫻的好地點，以及體驗國家櫻花節的精華。

Join me on a tour of the cherry blossoms on today's D.C.

跟我一起來一趟今天的華盛頓特區櫻花之旅吧！

These trees aren't just beautiful; they're living symbols of the friendship between the United States and Japan.

這些櫻花樹不僅美麗，更是美國與日本友誼的活生生象徵。

In 1912, Japan gifted over 3, 000 cherry trees to Washington, D.C.,

1912年，日本贈送了超過3,000棵櫻花樹給華盛頓特區，

and they've become an iconic part of our nation's capital ever since.

從此，它們就成為我們國家首都的標誌性景觀。

We're starting at the most famous cherry blossom spot in D.C., the Tidal Basin.

我們要從華盛頓特區最著名的賞櫻地點開始，也就是潮汐湖。

This 107-acre reservoir is surrounded by over 1,800 cherry trees and offers stunning views of the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and

這個佔地107英畝的蓄水池周圍種植了超過1,800棵櫻花樹，可以欣賞到傑佛遜紀念堂、華盛頓紀念碑和

馬丁·路德·金紀念碑的絕佳景色。

潮汐湖一天中任何時候都很美，但我選擇在日出時分來這裡是有原因的。

The Tidal Basin is beautiful any time of day, but I'm here at sunrise for a reason.

如果你想拍出完美的照片又不被人群擠爆，你得早點來，我是說真的要早。

If you want that perfect shot without fighting through crowds, you need to get here early—and I mean early.

我早上6點15分就到了，大約在日出前30分鐘，已經有攝影師在架設器材了。

I arrived at 6:15 a.m., about 30 minutes before sunrise, and there were already photographers setting up.

到了早上9點，這條步道就會擠滿遊客。

By 9 a.m., this walkway will be packed with visitors.

所以，我的第一個在地小撇步：如果可以的話，選擇工作日早上來。

So, my first local tip: visit on a weekday morning if possible.

在盛開期的時候，週末簡直寸步難行。

Weekends, during peak bloom, can be almost impossible to navigate.

繞著潮汐湖走一圈大約有兩英里，我建議你走完一整圈。

The full loop around the Tidal Basin is about two miles, and I recommend walking the entire thing.

Different sections offer unique views and photo opportunities.

不同的路段有著獨特的景觀和拍照機會。

You can join me for a sunrise walk on this video, which is linked in the notes.

你可以在這支影片裡跟我一起看日出散步，影片連結在備註裡。

One thing many visitors don't realize is that different varieties of cherry trees bloom at slightly different times.

很多遊客沒意識到的是，不同品種的櫻花樹開花時間會有些微差異。

Here at the Tidal Basin, you'll mostly see Yoshino cherry trees, which produce these beautiful white blossoms with just a hint of pink.

在潮汐湖這裡，你看到的大多是吉野櫻，這種櫻花開出的美麗白色花朵帶有一點點粉色。

While the Tidal Basin gets all the attention, there are several other amazing spots to see cherry blossoms in D.C.

雖然潮汐湖最受矚目，但在 D.C. 還有好幾個很棒的地方可以賞櫻。

We're now at the Congressional Cemetery, which is about a 15-minute drive from downtown.

我們現在來到國會公墓，這裡離市中心大約開車 15 分鐘。

Here you can see some beautiful examples of Kwanzan cherries with their deep pink double blossoms, and

在這裡可以看到一些很美的關山櫻，它們的花瓣是深粉色的重瓣花，還有

even some rare varieties, like these lovely Okame cherries.

一些稀有品種，像是這些可愛的岡山櫻。

Another local favorite is East Potomac Park, just south of the Tidal Basin.

另一個在地人很喜歡的地方是東波多馬克公園，就在潮汐湖的南邊。

This area has over 1,000 cherry trees along a scenic driving route.

這裡有超過一千棵櫻花樹，沿著一條風景優美的開車路線。

You can drive, bike, or walk through rows of blossoming trees.

你可以開車、騎自行車或步行穿過一排排盛開的樹木。

The Kwanzan cherry trees here bloom about two weeks after the Yoshinos at the Tidal Basin, which means you can extend your cherry blossom viewing season if you miss peak bloom at the main tourist spots.

這裡的關山櫻大約會在潮汐湖的吉野櫻之後兩週盛開，這表示如果你錯過了主要觀光景點的盛開期，你還可以延長賞櫻季。

The National Cherry Blossom Festival isn't just about viewing trees;

it's a four-week celebration with events throughout the city.

這是為期四周、在全市各地都有活動的慶典。

One of my favorite events is the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall.

我最喜歡的活動之一是國家廣場上的櫻花風箏節。

Hundreds of kites fill the sky with color,

and it's completely free to attend or participate,

but just be prepared—there are a lot of other people that would be joining you.

但請做好準備——還有很多人會跟你一起來。

People of all ages bring kites or make them at the festival.

各年齡層的人都會帶來風箏，或是在節慶上製作風箏。

There's something magical about seeing these colorful creations flying with the Washington Monument in the background and cherry trees all around.

看著這些色彩繽紛的作品在華盛頓紀念碑的背景下，周圍環繞著櫻花樹，真是太神奇了。

There's a drum festival and other events you can check out the calendar to see what's happening at given time.

還有鼓樂節和其他活動，你可以查看行事曆，瞭解特定時間有什麼活動。

The grand finale of the festival is the National Cherry Blossom Parade.

節慶的壓軸是國家櫻花節遊行。

This massive procession runs for ten blocks along Constitution Avenue, with elaborate floats, giant helium balloons, and

這場盛大的遊行隊伍沿著憲法大道綿延十個街區，有精緻的花車、巨大的氦氣球，

but you can watch for free along most of the parade route if you arrive early enough to claim a spot.

但如果你夠早到並佔到位置，沿著遊行路線的大部分地方都可以免費觀看。

Now for some practical advice to make your cherry blossom experience as smooth as possible.

接下來是一些實用建議，讓你的櫻花之旅盡可能順暢。

首先，安排你的參觀時間可能有點棘手。

Peak bloom, when about 70% of the blossoms are open, varies year by year depending on weather.

盛開期，也就是大約 70% 的櫻花開放時，每年都會因天氣而異。

Generally, it falls between the last week of March and the first week of April.

一般來說，大約落在三月的最後一週到四月的第一週之間。

They start making predictions in early March, so you can check out the National Park Service website before planning your trip.

他們會在三月初開始預測，所以你可以在規劃行程前，到國家公園管理局的網站看看。

The blossoms only last about seven to ten days after peak bloom begins, so you need to be flexible with travel plans if possible.

盛開期開始後，櫻花大約只會維持七到十天，所以如果可以的話，你的旅遊計畫需要有點彈性。

But if you get here and it's not peak bloom, there's plenty of other beautiful places to see flowers at peak bloom in the area.

但如果你來了卻不是盛開期，這個區域還有很多其他漂亮的地方可以看到盛開的花。

You can see this video about some other options you don't want to miss.

你可以看看這支影片，裡面介紹了一些你不想錯過的景點。

Second, don't drive to the Tidal Basin during peak bloom.

第二，盛開期時不要開車到潮汐湖。

Parking is extremely limited, and streets get congested.

停車位非常有限，而且街道會很擁擠。

Instead, take the metro to the Smithsonian Station and walk about ten to fifteen minutes, or try out Capital Bike Share or electric scooters.

建議搭乘地鐵到 Smithsonian Station，然後步行約十到十五分鐘，或者試試 Capital Bike Share 或電動滑板車。

第三，要為各種天氣做好準備。

Spring in D.C. can bring everything from warm, sunny days to chilly rain.

D.C. 的春天，從溫暖的晴天到寒冷的雨天都可能遇到。

Dress in layers and always check the forecast.

穿著洋蔥式穿搭，並且隨時查看天氣預報。

The trees here are more than just a pretty photo backdrop;

這裡的櫻花樹不只是漂亮的拍照背景，

they represent renewal, the fleeting nature of beauty, and

它們代表著新生、美麗的短暫，以及

Thanks for joining me as we checked out the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.

感謝你跟我一起欣賞華盛頓特區的櫻花。

I hope you get a chance to visit during this time of year and enjoy these while they are around.

希望你也有機會在今年這個時候來訪，並好好享受它們盛開的時光。

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