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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] Xinshipaikeng River Trail](/api/images/entities/changhua-tw-aef445fa6f88/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xinshipaikeng River Trail
Xin-Shi-Pai-Keng Riverside Trail in Changhua County's Shi-Pai community is a roughly 1.2-km loop along an eco-friendly waterside route. Walkers take in original forest cover, the distinctive Ba-Gua-Mountain cliff geology, and a rich cast of wildlife including brown tree frogs, Taiwanese freshwater shrimp, densely-haired konjac and Taiwanese leaf-nosed bats. The design follows an environmental-friendly principle: honeycomb grid, grid-frame walkways and dry-laid revetments use permeable, porous materials that protect water safety, drainage and habitat diversity. Beyond summer cooling walks, the trail has become a new green-tourism landmark for environmental education and community agricultural-product sales — it has even won the Architecture Park Award and is now a popular summer escape route.
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![[Illustrative] Zaojue Pavilion](/api/images/entities/changhua-tw-ab6af55c33a2/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zaojue Pavilion
Zao-Jue Pavilion sits at the highest point of the Tian-Zhong Forest Park Trail in Changhua County and is an ideal platform for watching sunsets, night views and looking out over the Zhuo-Shui River and the Taiwan Strait. The trail splits into north and south routes, both accessible from the trailhead beside Gu-Shan Temple, threading through forest scenery and rural vistas along the way. On clear days the entire town of Tian-Zhong spreads out below the pavilion, making it a satisfying half-day or full-day hike and a popular spot for sunset and star-trail photography.
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![[Illustrative] Qingshuiyan Trail](/api/images/entities/changhua-tw-b4f75553fe75/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Qingshuiyan Trail
The Qing-Shui-Yan trail network in She-Tou Township, Changhua County, sits behind the Qing-Shui-Yan Temple and forms an O-shaped loop combining the Shi-Ba-Wan old trail, the Zhong-Yang-Ling reforestation path and the linked garden path, with a total length of about 3.9 km and roughly two hours on foot. The route blends the historic salt-carrying trail with shaded forest paths, passing view platforms at First, Second and Third Peak and Qing-Tian-Gang, ideal for hiking, bird-watching and seasonal flower viewing. Facilities include a car park, signposts, pavilions and portable toilets — a free and complete experience for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
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![[Illustrative] Qingshuiyan Recreation Area](/api/images/entities/changhua-tw-0ea9fcda836b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Qingshuiyan Recreation Area
Qing-Shui-Yan Recreation Area in Xu-Zhu-Liao, She-Tou Township, Changhua County, is a summer-cool destination that fuses an ancient temple with rich ecology. The signature Qing-Shui-Yan Temple was built in 1728 (the sixth year of Qing Emperor Yong-Zheng) and houses the Three Jewels Buddha and Guanyin; beside it, the Gan-Lu Spring runs clear and sweet, ranked alongside the Bei-Tou Longevity Spring and Tai-Dong Beauty Spring. The surroundings include a shaded forest recreation area, a fully equipped campground and the winding Evergreen cycling path, suited to trail hiking and cycling. The site also hosts insect ecology and butterfly-watching zones, with butterflies and beetle festivals each spring. With its old-elegant architecture and the murmur of springs, the area combines culture, nature and leisure and is one of central Taiwan's beloved 'Eight Scenes of Changhua' — a fine spot to escape the heat, take a walk and find stillness.
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![[Illustrative] Tianzhong Forest Park Trail](/api/images/entities/changhua-tw-7f6eb6d685a9/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Tianzhong Forest Park Trail
Tian-Zhong Forest Park Trail, on the southern foothills of Ba-Gua Mountain in Changhua County, is a roughly 3.5-km loop suitable for casual walking and light hiking. The full circuit takes about two hours; the distance is short but the terrain varies, threading through shaded forest, maples, acacia trees and deep-valley vistas with views toward the Zhuo-Shui River and Taiwan Strait. The route is equipped with rest benches, a children's play area and nearby attractions such as Chi-Shui-Qu-Yuan Park, Gu-Shan Temple and Tian-Zhong Old Street, ideal for a family outing.
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![[Illustrative] Qilin Mountain Forest Trail](/api/images/entities/changhua-tw-0306866c239a/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Qilin Mountain Forest Trail
Qi-Lin Mountain Forest Trail in Tian-Zhong Township, Changhua County, is about 1.2 km long, sitting at 144-222 m elevation with only 78 m of vertical gain — an easy, low-difficulty loop. Dense shade and gentle grades make it ideal for families with children or elders, completable in 30 minutes to an hour. Built with natural-engineering methods that preserve large trees, the route offers viewing platforms, pavilions, picnic spots and fitness stations, with views over Tian-Zhong town and the Changhua plain and glimpses of acacia forest and deep valleys. Down the mountain you can detour to Zan-Tian Temple, Gu-Shan Temple or continue to Tian-Zhong Forest Park and the Evergreen cycling path for more outdoor activity.
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