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![[Illustrative] National Science and Technology Museum](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-b6266c9692e4/hero.webp)
Illustrative National Science and Technology Museum (NSTM) in Kaohsiung is Taiwan's first applied-science museum, spanning 19 hectares across North and South halls. Multi-level interactive exhibits suit all ages. Children under 6 enter free; other visitors buy general admission tickets, with special exhibitions like Hot Snow Paradise and Star Moments priced separately. Popular zones include Fun City and the Transportation Dream Pavilion with hands-on experiments. Spacious, air-conditioned interiors make it a great rainy-day or hot-day retreat. Accessible via Kaohsiung Light Rail to C30 NSTM Station, about a 12-minute walk.
![[Illustrative] Amei Pineapple](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-cb4931bc4060/hero.webp)
Illustrative A-mei Pineapple in Min-xiong, Chiayi, is a smart-agriculture and local-characteristic family experience park. The bright-yellow pineapple house is its landmark, letting visitors hand-pick premium pineapples, learn about diverse varieties (such as the 'Magnolia Pineapple'), and join pineapple-themed DIY crafts (pineapple cakes, jam, jelly). The brand has won the Shen-nong Award and is marketed in Japan under the 'Summer Snow' label, symbolizing sweet summer freshness. Great for families and friends to experience farming fun and taste fresh pineapple flavors.
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![[Illustrative] Baxianshan Forest](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-8af2972fed8d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Baxianshan Forest
Baxian Mountain National Forest Recreation Area near Guguan, Taichung, sits about 900 metres above sea level and is the most popular summer escape in central Taiwan. Inside the park, visitors find a tropical-style paddling pool, the cool mountain springs of the Shiwen and Jiabao streams, bamboo trails, waterfalls and Shinto shrine remains—a rich blend of nature and culture ideal for family outings, water play or peaceful walks. Tickets are friendly on the wallet (about NT$100 for adults on weekdays, just NT$10 for children under six), the site is reachable by car or bus, and it's roughly an hour's drive from the city centre.
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![[Illustrative] Tangmadan Mountain](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-e34bdb92538b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Tangmadan Mountain
Tangmadan Mountain in Taichung's Guguan area stands at about 1,305 metres, the lowest and most approachable of the 'Seven Peaks of Guguan'. The roughly 5.1-kilometre trail takes about six hours round trip, with two trailheads (Lileng and Songhe); the path is gentle and well shaded, suitable for family hikes. The standout feature is the series of butterfly-valley waterfalls along the way—after a summer climb you can soak your feet in the stream to cool down, offering a refreshing forest bath and waterfall views that make it a perfect summer escape.
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![[Illustrative] Dadushan 270](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-ea8e58d223ea/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Dadushan 270
Dadushan 270 Heights in Xitun District, Taichung, hides behind the Central Taiwan Science Park and is an accessible trail perfect for weekend family outings. The trailhead is near Metropolitan Park (reachable by bus 324) and the route runs mostly along wooden boardwalks with pavilions and public restrooms, great for relaxed strolls and views where city meets mountain. From the 270-metre summit you can see Taichung's skyline and the Dadu River valley, with the Acacia trees blooming yellow in summer set against green hills—an outstanding spot for photos and views. The whole route is about a kilometre, takes roughly 30 minutes, is free to access and makes for a wonderful nature escape on the edge of the city.
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![[Illustrative] Daxueshan National Forest](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-25f1ba7f7f96/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Daxueshan National Forest
Daxueshan National Forest Recreation Area in Heping District, Taichung, sits between 1,800 and 2,600 metres above sea level, with summer temperatures of just 15-20 degrees, making it a refreshingly cool retreat. Visitors can hike the trails and breathe in forest phytoncides, and after the rain spot a wide range of wild fungi. The park regularly hosts family-friendly events such as phone-stand DIY workshops. Spring and summer bring alpine flowers, autumn brings seas of clouds and red maple leaves, and winter wraps the area in a dreamy fog, making it a year-round high-mountain nature destination.
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![[Illustrative] Xintian Trail](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-3025a80ae8a4/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xintian Trail
Xintian Hiking Trail in Tanzih District, Taichung, near Tzu Chi Hospital, is one of the area's most popular hiking routes. The trail runs about a kilometre on a 1,063-step wooden staircase that winds up the hillside, with constantly changing views from dense forest to open panoramas. A loop design with a large car park at the entrance makes driving easy. The path is mostly gentle gradient, suitable for hikers of all ages, and the summer shade prevents overexposure, making it ideal for a hot-weather hike. The setting is quiet and clean, perfect for those looking to escape the city and enjoy nature.
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![[Illustrative] Lishan](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-ae5f1912bf48/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Lishan
Lishan is a high-mountain scenic area in Taichung that sits between 680 and 2,000 metres above sea level, with summer temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius, making it an ideal summer escape. In spring and summer hydrangeas bloom along gentle trails suitable for families and seniors, with mist and valley views along the way. From July the peach harvest season begins, letting visitors taste alpine fruit and tea and experience local mountain produce and culture. Whether it's natural ecology, flower-lined trails or alpine tea and peach cuisine, Lishan delivers cool weather alongside rich experiences, making it a top summer destination.
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