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![[Illustrative] National Museum of Marine Science & Technology](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-d380f22dd8ba/hero.webp)
Illustrative National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST) sits in Ba-Dou-Zi, Keelung, a popular indoor family attraction in the north. The museum includes a Children's Hall, Deep Sea Hall, Marine Science Hall, and Marine Theater, with a wide range of marine ecology, science interactives, and exploration experiences. Signature features include a mini double-decker bus, an RB-02 rescue boat boarding experience, and a large spiral slide, suitable for visitors from infants to seniors. General admission is NT$200; children under 6 enter free, and kids under 12 with ID also enter free of charge. Plan for a half-day to a full day to explore.
![[Illustrative] Meow Meow Coffee](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-5d091ea676c0/hero.webp)
Illustrative At Section 2, Huhai Road, Waimushan in Anle District, Meow Meow Café pairs sea views with a cat theme in a pet-friendly setting. The café is home to several American Shorthair cats, and leashed or on-chair pet companions are welcome to visit, letting cat lovers interact and snap photos. Beyond feline company, the menu features coffee, waffles and garlic thick toast, with outdoor seating overlooking Dawulun coastline. Open from 2 p.m., it is a relaxing weekend-afternoon pick for pets, coffee and sea breeze.
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![[Illustrative] Baishui Lake Shoudao](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-8b918462c7ba/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Baishui Lake Shoudao
Bai-shui-hu Shou-dao in Dong-shi, Chiayi, gained fame as a filming location for the movie 'The Lost Romance.' It's not actually a lake or island but a tidal flat formed by land subsidence: at high tide, seawater covers roads and abandoned houses; at low tide, sand and brick huts emerge, creating a unique tidal landscape. Visitors can park along the seawall and enjoy front-row sea views with open-air toilets, photographing romantic sunsets and tidal waves. The blend of natural landscape and abandoned vibe has made it a popular photo check-in spot for travelers who love tidal changes and ruined aesthetics.
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![[Illustrative] Zhukeng Creek Trail](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-fe5d778fb04c/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zhukeng Creek Trail
Zhu-keng Stream Trail in Rui-feng Village, Mei-shan Township, Chiayi County, is a roughly 3.3-kilometer shaded trail, ideal for summer cool-downs and getting close to nature. The trail has two parking points: West Entrance (Route 162-A at 30K, parking for 8-10 cars) and East Entrance (Route 162-A at 36.5K, fewer spots). The path features multiple suspension bridges and wooden walkways; the most famous sights are the spectacular Long-gong (Dragon Palace) Falls and Sheng-mao-shu (Hair Tree) Falls. The trail is also known as the 'Charcoal-carrying Ancient Trail,' combining history with ecology. Fully renovated in 2023 with complete safety facilities, it suits families, hikers, and travelers looking to soak up forest phytoncides.
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![[Illustrative] Zhuqi Waterfront Park](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-8b728ab7a249/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zhuqi Waterfront Park
Zhu-ci Qingshui Park beside Niu-chou Stream in Chiayi City is a free water-themed park spanning about 12 hectares. The grounds feature a children's wading pool, sky corridor, flower-fairy trail, signature suspension bridge, observation deck, and large whale-shaped climbing play equipment, offering a family-friendly cooling space. The park also provides parking, rest areas, and restrooms, suited to family strolls, water play, and enjoying natural scenery.
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![[Illustrative] Guanyin Waterfall](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-2d4611368655/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Guanyin Waterfall
Guanyin Waterfall sits in Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, a natural attraction built around a cascade and forest trail. The full loop takes about an hour on easy grades, with several viewing decks overlooking the falls and valley. The current is most dramatic after rain, when the air is rich in negative ions and cool mist - a refreshing escape from summer heat. The park preserves eight waterfalls of varying scale, with Piao-yu Valley (Drifting Rain Valley) and the fourth-tier falls as the most famous. Since 2026, admission has been free, drawing families, hikers, and nature watchers alike.
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![[Illustrative] Jinxing Toy Co Ltd](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-419992f5e002/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Jinxing Toy Co Ltd
Jin Hsing Toys (KHTOY) in Chiayi City is Taiwan's largest plush-toy flagship store. The three-story venue spans more than 600 ping and displays over 1,000 officially licensed plush characters and themed zones, with Disney, Kanaharu, Godzilla, and Harry Potter among the highlights. Aisles are wide and bright, with large elevators that accommodate strollers and wheelchairs, and the entire building is air-conditioned - ideal for families seeking shelter from summer heat or planning a rainy-day outing, and popular with visitors hunting photo backdrops.
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![[Illustrative] Alishan](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-4205722c366b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Alishan
Alishan in Chiayi is one of Taiwan's most beloved summer retreats. Rising above 2,200 meters, it stays far cooler than the lowlands and is celebrated for five signature wonders - sunrise, the sea of clouds, sacred cypress trees, the alpine railway, and old-growth forest - woven together with Tsou indigenous culture and tribal life. Travelers reach the mountain via Highway 18, cooling off by clear streams, hiking forest trails, and photographing terraced tea fields. Mountainside water-garden restaurants and tribal villages serve indigenous cuisine, blending nature and culture into a single journey.
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