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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 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 →Liangshan Waterfall
Liang Shan Waterfall in Ma Jia Township, Pingtung County is a natural landscape trail centered on a three tiered waterfall. The path is gentle and the first tier sits only about 0.4 kilometers from the entrance, making it accessible for families, seniors, and children. Dense forest, murmuring streams, ferns, and a wide range of birds and butterflies make it a superb destination for summer cooling, hiking, and ecological observation. Although only the first tier is currently open and no entrance fee is charged, visitors can still savor the refreshing mountain atmosphere and a forest phytoncide bath.
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Illustrative →Wan'an Waterfront Park
Wan An Water Park in Wan An Village, Tai Wu Township, Pingtung County is a popular summer retreat tucked in a mountain valley stream at the foot of Da Wu Mountain. The park preserves the natural stream and pairs it with Pai Wan tribal culture, offering clear mountain stream pools where families can wade, watch small fish, and explore the surrounding ecology. There are no man made water attractions, so visitors should bring floatation devices or rent life jackets on site and wear sandals or non slip shoes. Shaded areas are limited, but guests can bring umbrellas or rent sun shades. Admission is free, the parking lot charges a fee, and visitors are encouraged to carry out their own trash to keep the grounds clean.
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Illustrative →Shuangliu National Forest Recreation Area
Shuang Liu National Forest Recreation Area in Shi Zih Township, Pingtung County sits alongside the South Link Highway and is one of southern Taiwan's favorite summer retreats. Inside, a roughly 3.6 kilometer waterfall trail follows the upper reaches of Feng Gang Stream with a gentle grade, multiple rest pavilions, and benches that suit easygoing family walks. The trail ends at Shuang Liu Waterfall, which drops some twenty meters with a curtain of white water, and the streamside is a popular spot to wade in and cool down on summer days. The park offers parking and is reachable by car or by train to Fang Liao followed by a bus transfer. Only light drinks and snacks are sold on site, so visitors should bring their own food and enough water. There are no accommodations inside, but nearby bed and breakfasts and hotels are available. Known for forest bathing, waterfall views, and family friendly stream wading, the area is a great half day or full day trip that blends nature, cool relief, and relaxation.
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Illustrative →Shuangliu Waterfall
Shuang Liu Waterfall sits inside the Shuang Liu National Forest Recreation Area in Shi Zih Township, Pingtung County and is a beloved southern Taiwan escape for beating the heat and enjoying the water. The trails are divided into the Waterfall Trail, Ridge Trail, White Banyan Trail, and Mao Mountain Trail, with the Waterfall Trail offering an easy wading route suitable for families. Each season brings its own mood, spring flowers and butterflies, dense summer canopy, full autumn stream flow, and crisp winter air. Visitors can slow down amid forest light and rushing water, breathe in phytoncide and negative ions, and observe an abundance of birds and plant life along the way.
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Illustrative →Gaoshu Xinfeng Waterfront Park
Gao Shu Xin Feng Water Park in Gao Shu Township, Pingtung County sits near Da Wu Mountain and is a free water play park centered on a large splash pool. The roughly 200 ping site offers a variety of slides, spring horses, and water jets for visitors big and small to cool off. Normally it functions as an open park, but during specific events or holidays the pool is filled and opened to the public, often accompanied by music festivals, markets, and live performances that make for a refreshing family outing.
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Illustrative →Bagua Mountain Great Buddha
The Great Buddha of Ba-Gua Mountain in Changhua County stands atop Ba-Gua Mountain and is one of Taiwan's few outdoor great Buddhas, rising 22 metres. The image uses reinforced concrete clad in white cement to render a solemn seated Shakyamuni. Beyond the Buddha, the scenic area offers a skywalk, the Nine-Dragon Pond observation deck, a family interaction zone and a Guanyin stone statue, blending nature and culture. Footpaths wrap around the ridges, perfect for strolling, sightseeing and photography; at dusk the sunset and city lights are spectacular. The whole area is free to enter, ideal for a visit with the whole family.
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