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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] Taijiang Visitor Center](/api/images/entities/tainan-tw-46d4c172ec27/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Taijiang Visitor Center
Taijiang Visitor Center at No. 118, Sicao Boulevard in Tainan's Annan District opened in January 2016 and has become one of Anping's most photogenic landmarks. Built on stilts over fish ponds, the pure-white structure features an eye-catching design with oyster-shell-adorned walls and roofs that reflect both local culture and creative flair. Visitors can explore free of charge, admiring the white buildings on the water alongside surrounding mangroves and the green tunnel trail, experiencing the wetland ecology and coastal charm — an excellent starting point for discovering Taijiang National Park.
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![[Illustrative] Biyun Fire Spring Trail](/api/images/entities/tainan-tw-ef66712ac860/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Biyun Fire Spring Trail
Biyun Fire-Spring Trail in Tainan's Baihe Guanziling starts from the right entrance of Biyun Temple's Three Jewels Hall and loops around Zhen Tou Mountain in a 1.3-kilometer O-shaped route. The path consists mainly of gentle slopes with wooden steps, gravel stairs, and flat dirt tracks, all shaded by dense primary forest. The trail's highlight is the legendary 'Fire and Water Coexisting' phenomenon at its endpoint: natural gas flames emerge endlessly from a rock face while spring water flows beside them, creating a rare natural wonder. Along the way, visitors can also explore the third-grade historic Biyun Temple, the Lotus Stone Cave, and multiple rest pavilions. Low difficulty level makes it suitable for families, children, and casual hikers.
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![[Illustrative] Zhuxi Waterfront](/api/images/entities/tainan-tw-0845b1746146/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zhuxi Waterfront
Zhuxi Waterfront in Tainan's South District, along Section 1 of Jiankang Road and adjacent to the Sports Park, is an urban green space themed around natural river scenery. Lush lawns, a riverside cycling path, and pedestrian walkways connect both banks via three bridges, including the historic Phoenix Old Suspension Bridge and the new Yuesee Bridge, both popular photo spots. The park includes accessible ramps, a children's playground, colorful hopscotch zones, and a combined climbing-and-slide play structure, making it a welcoming destination for families and couples seeking an afternoon stroll, bike ride, or photo session. Well-maintained with attractively landscaped riverbanks, it offers a refreshing natural retreat in the heart of the city.
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![[Illustrative] Zongye Cultural Center](/api/images/entities/tainan-tw-d81461ec3a5d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zongye Cultural Center
Zongye Cultural Center in Tainan's Madou District is an arts and culture space converted from the former Madou Zongye Sugar Factory. The campus centers on red-brick buildings, with a green tunnel and expansive grassy meadows creating an atmosphere where Japanese-era architecture blends with nature. Dense tree canopies offer generous shade, letting visitors enjoy cool outdoor relaxation even during hot summers — an inviting spot for leisurely strolls, photography, and cultural exploration.
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![[Illustrative] Old Pond Lake Art Village](/api/images/entities/tainan-tw-ee51b0e6900a/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Old Pond Lake Art Village
Laotanghu Art Village in Tainan's Xuejia District was originally a fish farm transformed over 30 years by artist Kuang Yi (also known as Kuang Jinfu), who collected bricks, timber, and other materials from more than a hundred old houses across Taiwan to build a lakeside retro art village. The grounds preserve Minnan-style architecture, red-brick old houses, small bridges, and a jade-green lake. Visitors can rent period costumes, try hand-pulled boat rides, and enjoy street performances — a distinctive destination combining summer retreat, photography, and cultural experiences. Adult admission is approximately NT$100, with free or half-price entry for Xuejia residents, children, and seniors.
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![[Illustrative] Guanziling Hot Springs](/api/images/entities/tainan-tw-97b36e2be51b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Guanziling Hot Springs
Guanziling in Tainan's Baihe District is one of Taiwan's earliest hot spring areas, second only to Beitou, renowned for its unique black mud hot springs and hailed as 'Taiwan's Number One Hot Spring.' Water temperatures reach 70-80 degrees Celsius, attracting visitors year-round for a therapeutic soak. The area preserves century-old hot spring hotels and a historic hot spring street where strollers can admire heritage architecture and vintage photographs. The annual Guanziling Hot Spring Festival in autumn and winter features free shuttle buses, kimono rental experiences, and market events — ideal for travelers seeking a blend of nature, history, and local culture.
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