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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] Fushoushan](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-41db601978e3/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Fushoushan
Fushoushan in Taichung is one of Taiwan's most famous alpine summer retreats, centred on Fushoushan Farm. Each season offers different views—cherry blossoms in spring, cool escapes in summer, maple leaves and ripening apples in autumn, and snowscapes in winter. The farm offers camping, wooden cabins and apple-house accommodation at about 2,574 metres above sea level, with summer daytime temperatures of 24-26°C and night-time 14-16°C, suitable for families, seniors and budget travellers. The farm can be combined with nearby high-mountain farms such as Lishan and Wuling Farm; transport and ticket information are available via the farm's official online booking platform.
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![[Illustrative] Science Museum](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-c3881fa07840/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Science Museum
The National Museum of Natural Science (often called Kebo) in Taichung is a comprehensive museum that blends science, nature and ecology. The grounds include a botanical garden, an indoor waterfall and the Phoenix Valley Bird Park—cool spaces perfect for summer escapes and family visits. The museum regularly hosts themed activities around soil conservation and ecological discovery, with extended hours during the summer holidays for more flexible visiting. Whether admiring plants, watching birds or exploring the interactive zones, visitors enjoy a rare blend of freshness and knowledge in the city.
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![[Illustrative] Zhukeng Nanliao Trail](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-cb816a28f33d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zhukeng Nanliao Trail
Zhukeng-Nanliao Trail in Longjing District, Taichung, links the old settlements of Zhukeng and Nanliao and is a gentle, family-friendly historic mountain trail. The route follows wooden boardwalks, stone-paved paths and cobblestones, with pavilions and viewing platforms that overlook the Dadu River estuary, Taichung Port and the Taiwan Strait, with green views of Dadushan beyond. The trail has a long history—once a Qing-era route for Han settlers and plains indigenous hunters—and has been restored as a leisure trail perfect for relaxed hiking with families, seniors and nature lovers.
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![[Illustrative] Butterfly Valley Waterfall](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-c7c8dbd6452a/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Butterfly Valley Waterfall
Butterfly Valley Waterfall in Guguan, Heping District, Taichung, is a nature-based summer retreat. The trail passes through primeval broadleaf forest, with multi-tiered waterfalls and clear streams along the way; the air is rich in negative ions and summer temperatures usually stay below 25°C, making it a cool escape for families and hikers. There are two trailheads (Songhe and Lileng) and the easiest route takes about 3.5 to 4 hours round trip, ideal for relaxed family hikes. In spring and summer swarms of butterflies dance through the air, offering outstanding scenes for photographers and nature watchers.
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![[Illustrative] Guguan](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-e4d88bbe0157/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Guguan
Guguan in Heping District, Taichung, sits along the Dajia River and is central Taiwan's most famous hot spring destination. It's a year-round spot—cool in summer and warming in winter—home to a cluster of hot spring hotels and public bathhouses offering packages with meals, open-air baths and mountain views. Beyond soaking, visitors can enjoy the river valley scenery, taste local Hakka cuisine and the area's signature ice pops, making it an easygoing holiday choice for families, couples and solo travellers alike.
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![[Illustrative] Aofengshan Park](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-2002a856b3ef/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Aofengshan Park
Aofengshan Park on Dadushan in Taichung was originally called Qingshui Park. It covers more than 60 hectares and is a free urban park and viewing terrace with wide lawns, walking paths, observation decks, a Jade Belt Bridge and a white pavilion, perfect for strolls, photography and family fun. A roughly 5-minute walk from the car park takes you to the viewing terrace overlooking Qingshui District, the city skyline and the coastline—an ideal spot for sunrise and sunset. The nearby Ziyun Temple, an interactive game arena and a children's playground with multiple slides make for a complete family day out.
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