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![[Illustrative] Tanaigu Valley Scenic Area](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-1e5aa9b3d282/hero.webp)
Illustrative Ta-Na-Yi-Valley Nature and Ecology Park sits in Shan-Mei Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, inside the Shan-Mei tribal lands, and is one of Alishans newer cooling destinations. The stream runs clear and the canopy is thick, perfect for slow walks and ecology watching; uniquely for Taiwan, a water-borne restaurant serves Indigenous Tsou dishes so guests dine surrounded by nature. Bamboo-cup DIY workshops, Tsou cultural tours, a fish-viewing zone, and traditional song-and-dance performances let visitors sink into both tribal culture and alpine-valley ecology. A drive up Route 18 lands you here, an ideal escape from the heat for anyone wanting to get close to nature.
![[Illustrative] Yunling Ridge](/api/images/entities/yunlin-tw-8887bf87b119/hero.webp)
Illustrative Yunlingzhi Hill (Cloud Ridge Hill) sits in the Caoling Shibi Scenic Area of Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, at about 1,650 metres altitude, a high-altitude summer retreat that crosses the borders of Yunlin, Chiayi and Nantou. The observation deck delivers a 360-degree panorama, taking in the sea of clouds, sunrise and sunset, tea gardens and surrounding ranges, with broad views frequently wreathed in mist. Summer temperatures are cool, making it ideal for photography, cloud-watching and high-altitude hiking. The site is free to enter, with parking, public restrooms and simple tea-and-snack stalls, and the trails are gentle enough for whole-family visits.
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![[Illustrative] Caotun Cubie Family Sports Park](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-85c25ff2e030/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Caotun Cubie Family Sports Park
Cao Tun Ku Bi Parent-Child Sports Park in Cao Tun Township, Nantou County, is a multi-level family playground themed around shipping containers. The grounds feature a three-story container-stacking main tower, large roller and water-pipe slides, balance-bike tracks, splash-pool water jets, trampolines, and inclusive spinning dishes, with separate zones for toddlers, children, and adult fitness that suit the whole family. The park offers parking and every facility is free to use, making it a popular choice for Nantou family trips.
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![[Illustrative] Jiji Tourism](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-7e768caed534/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Jiji Tourism
Ji Ji Sightseeing in the hills of Ji Ji Township, Nantou County, is a food-and-farm education tourism factory themed around the local Ji Ji mountain banana. The grounds offer indoor ball pits, DIY crafts, free slides, a sandpit, and other family play facilities, plus foot-soak pools and rest areas for whole-family visits. Admission is free; only a minimum in-store purchase is required to use the ball pit, and a parking lot accommodates self-driving visitors. Combining local agricultural products, educational experiences, and leisure entertainment, this is a popular free attraction for Ji Ji day trips.
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![[Illustrative] Jiji Station](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-c8c255619722/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Jiji Station
Ji Ji Station is a century-old railway station in Ji Ji Township, Nantou County, preserving complete Japanese-era architecture and railway culture, and is a must-visit for railway enthusiasts and family travelers. Around the station are a green tunnel, old camphor trees, and a railway-town ambience, perfect for photos, strolls, and experiencing local railway history. Train-themed family hotels and a wide selection of snacks are nearby, making it easy to plan a full or half-day itinerary.
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![[Illustrative] Jiji Railway Heritage Museum](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-6230b95d31e0/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Jiji Railway Heritage Museum
Ji Ji Railway Heritage Museum in Ji Ji Township, Nantou County, was originally an old Taiwan Railway warehouse, rebuilt into a wooden antique-style structure displaying railway artifacts and historical materials related to the 921 earthquake. The interior preserves railway-track flooring, letting railway fans and family visitors experience the look of yesteryear railways up close, and the museum is free throughout. Ji Ji Station stands right out front, accessible by bus or car, with the green tunnel and the Endemic Species Research Institute nearby for combined visits.
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![[Illustrative] Music Castle](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-d9b6fd23ad33/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Music Castle
Music Castle, inside the Carton King park at Cing Jing in Nantou, is a unique attraction that blends music education with family play. The grounds feature a two-story pink spiral slide, cardboard train, and fairytale photo scenes that visitors can enjoy for free. Music Castle also offers children's music classes that integrate three of the world's leading music teaching methods, covering rhythm, pitch, sight-reading, theory, and appreciation of classical pieces, suitable for children ages three and up to develop musical literacy and creative expression.
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![[Illustrative] Luluzhaza Coffee Family Center](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-106537fc29d0/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Luluzhaza Coffee Family Center
Lu Lu Zha Zha Coffee Family Pavilion in the Yi Da Shao shopping district at Sun Moon Lake, Nantou County, is the largest indoor family restaurant and play park in the Sun Moon Lake area. The two-hundred-ping space serves coffee, light meals, and desserts semi-buffet style on the second floor, while the first floor houses twelve themed play zones including a ball pit, slides, sandpit, mini train, climbing frame, and interactive projection, suited to children of all ages. Parents can dine upstairs while watching their children on monitor screens, socks are required in the play area and available for purchase on site. Transport is convenient near Yi Da Shao Pier, with paid parking across the street, and weekend visitors are advised to arrive early.
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