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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] Alishan National Park](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-14279cbf9a7a/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Alishan National Park
Alishan National Park in Chiayi is a high-mountain natural landscape area where summer temperatures stay comfortably below the lowlands, making it a favored summer refuge. Five signature wonders - sunrise, the sea of clouds, sacred trees, Sister Ponds, and tea plantations - are interwoven with Tsou culture and active ecological conservation. The park invites travelers to hike, sightsee, sample indigenous cuisine, and sip high-mountain tea. Highway 18 reveals clear streams and shaded forest paths, while Taiwan's only water-garden restaurant and tea-trail rest stops reward visitors with photo-ready moments - an ideal escape from the summer heat.
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![[Illustrative] Alishan Forest Recreation Area](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-db532dd7fb8c/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Alishan Forest Recreation Area
Alishan Forest Recreation Area, set in Chiayi's mountains, is one of Taiwan's most celebrated summer escapes. Daytime summer temperatures hover around 15°C, offering cool mountain air perfect for hiking, forest bathing, and watching sunrise, the sea of clouds, and evening glow - the famed Five Wonders of Alishan. Trails, sacred-tree groves, Sister Ponds, and tea gardens thread the grounds, and visitors can ride the Alishan Forest Railway or electric park shuttles to take in seasonal change. An overnight stay lets travelers fully savor sunrise, cloud seas, and the alpine railway, with indigenous cuisine and tea-time snacks close at hand.
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![[Illustrative] Cloud Trail](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-64834831397b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Cloud Trail
Yun-zhi-dao Trail (Cloud Path) lies in the Alishan district of Chiayi, winding along wooden boardwalks and stairs through towering cedar forest. Roughly 200 meters long at an elevation around 700 meters, the trail is often wrapped in mist, giving the sensation of walking among the clouds. Midway viewpoints look down on light filtering through the canopy and the cloud sea - a superb spot for photography, rest, and forest bathing. Cool year-round, it is ideal for summer escapes and family hikes, and can be paired with neighboring paths such as the Tea Path and Mist Path for a half-day circuit.
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![[Illustrative] Yuntan Waterfall](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-424d686ee30d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yuntan Waterfall
Yun-tan Waterfall sits in the Rueili Scenic Area of Chiayi's Meishan Township - a hidden corner of the Alishan National Scenic Area. About 600 stone steps lead down to the first-tier viewing deck in 10 to 15 minutes, the path framed by bamboo groves and air rich in negative ions. The falls tumble down three tiers from high above; summer mist is refreshing and the spot is perfect for cooling off and soaking in forest. The trail is easy enough for families, though visitors should bring their own food and wear slip-resistant shoes, as some sections get muddy after rain. Crowds are smaller here, making for a tranquil nature experience.
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![[Illustrative] GAIA MANOR](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-2fff1c49faa1/hero.webp)
Illustrative →GAIA MANOR
GAIA MANOR in Dalin, Chiayi County, is a roughly 15,000-ping Greek-themed parkland inspired by the earth goddess Gaia and the titaness of time Rhea. Baroque and Greek-myth motifs weave through a white palace, sun-and-moon mirror pool, hundred-flower time corridor, Roman bath, and Venus wishing fountain, each corner a photo hotspot. The glass-house restaurant Cross Garden serves meals and desserts, and the park offers reed-diffuser DIY sessions plus a family changing room, making it an elegant escape for families, couples, and photography lovers chasing the feel of a European court wrapped in natural botanical scents.
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![[Illustrative] Erjian Mountain Trail](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-b3a375f5c197/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Erjian Mountain Trail
Er-Jian-Shan Trail in Long-Yan Village, Meishan Township, Chiayi County, sits about 1,274 metres above sea level. The 380-metre path threads between tea fields and ridgelines with gentle grades, mostly steps and wooden boardwalks that welcome families, children, and seniors alike. A five-to-ten-minute walk brings you to the summit viewing platform, where the surrounding peaks and tea plantations stretch out in every direction; mornings often bring seas of clouds and drifting mist for photography and summer relief. The trailhead sits next to Long-Xing Temple, which offers a handful of free parking spots, with paid holiday parking around NT$100. Admission is free, making this a relaxed, low-difficulty nature trail anyone can enjoy.
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