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![[Illustrative] Yanping Dog Park](/api/images/entities/taipei-tw-2260cffc3760/hero.webp)
Illustrative Yanping Dog Exercise Area sits on the riverside green beyond the levee of Yanping Riverside Park in Taipei's Datong District, inside the Laoshi Li neighborhood. Opened on April 9, 2022, it is Datong District's first dog-only park, covering about 1,750 square meters with separate sections for large and small dogs. Safety fencing, double-gated entries, benches, dog-waste bag dispensers, trash bins, and washing stations make the site comfortable and secure. After a run, owners can walk over to the nearby Dadaocheng and Dihua Street commercial district for a meal or coffee, extending the outing into a relaxed half-day in one of Taipei's most historic neighborhoods.
![[Illustrative] Dabunei Ramune Tourism Factory](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-9ca7a1af052f/hero.webp)
Illustrative Dabune Marble Soda Tourism Factory is located at No. 11, Minsheng Road, Tongluo Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan's only indoor tourism factory themed around marble soda. It operates by appointment and is ideal for families with children as well as teens curious about retro toys and technology. The 1.5-hour tour includes a marble soda video presentation, historical introduction, DIY marble soda making, puffed rice experience, and free-play marble games. Adult tickets are NT$250, free for children under three, and visits are rain-or-shine. Hours: 10:00-17:00 daily. The factory offers guided tours and diverse interactive experiences, making it a popular family attraction for a Miaoli day trip.
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![[Illustrative] Shenxian Valley Waterfall](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-a081f652194f/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Shenxian Valley Waterfall
Shenxiangu Waterfall (Shenxian Valley) in Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County, sits at roughly 650 meters elevation and is known for its dramatic canyon, double-tier cascade, and suspension bridge. The trail is gentle, with only about a five-minute walk from the entrance to the viewing platform, so it suits visitors who want a relaxed stroll. The valley was a filming location for the epic movie Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale and carries both geological interest and Atayal legend. Reachable by car or public transit, with an Olive Tree Cafe and homestay nearby, the site is free to enter and a refreshing summer nature stop.
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![[Illustrative] Penglai River Fish Trail](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-2ff80edce93f/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Penglai River Fish Trail
Penglai River Fish Protection Trail in Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County, is a roughly 1.6-kilometer riverside forest path dominated by gentle steps. The trail curves alongside the crystal-clear Penglai River under a dense, shaded canopy, making it an ideal summer escape from the heat. A free parking lot and public restrooms are available, and a small farmers' market at the entrance provides a spot to rest. Along the way visitors can watch dense schools of fish and varied riverside plants. The full walk takes about one to one-and-a-half hours, the footing is good, and the trail is suitable for all ages.
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![[Illustrative] Guanwu National Forest](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-009e6c341d01/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Guanwu National Forest
Guanwu National Forest Recreation Area in Miaoli County sits at roughly 2,000 meters elevation and is one of Taiwan's finest summer refuges from the heat. Each season brings a different mood: fresh green foliage and blooms in spring, cool mountain air in summer, frequent seas of clouds in autumn, and mist-shrouded cold peaks in winter. The protected primeval forest offers several hiking trails, with the 846-meter Cloud-Mist Trail and the Guanwu Giant Tree Trail the most popular; hikers can spot red cypress giants, Mikado pheasants, and Formosan Reeves' muntjacs along the way. Guanwu also offers high-altitude blueberry picking in season, and on-site lodging lets guests soak up the early-morning and nighttime forest atmosphere. Driving is recommended, and visitors should bring warm layers and basic supplies.
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![[Illustrative] Touwu](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-7a243b825a3c/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Touwu
Touwu Township in northwestern Miaoli County is a pastoral summer haven blending natural scenery with rural charm. The area boasts Taiwan's largest lavender fields, rose gardens, a fragrant orange-tree tunnel, and a lakeside island cafe, with rotating blooms and greenery throughout the year, ideal for strolling, photography, and family outings. The Mingde and Rixin Island Reservoirs offer tranquil waterscapes, while surrounding suspension bridges, cafes, and local snack stalls let visitors relax into the cool mountain atmosphere.
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![[Illustrative] Manabang Mountain Trail](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-0181120401b0/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Manabang Mountain Trail
Manabanshan Trail in Miaoli County is a popular summer hiking route that escapes the lowland heat. The terrain shifts constantly underfoot, mixing dirt and gravel, exposed tree roots, stone steps, and steep timber-and-earth stairs, giving the route a satisfying challenge for active hikers who want to get close to nature. Along the way hikers are rewarded with sweeping mountain views and rich ecology, and a parking lot allows car-camping for longer explorations. The trail is a celebrated maple-viewing destination in autumn and an ideal cool-down option through the summer months.
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![[Illustrative] Longteng Broken Bridge](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-4ac243e9ac34/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Longteng Broken Bridge
Longteng Broken Bridge in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, is the most historically significant ruin along Taiwan's Old Mountain Line railway. Completed in 1905, the red-brick arched bridge once stood roughly fifty meters high, the tallest on the Mountain Line. The site is free to visit, with public parking nearby, and visitors can view the bridge up close from the Old Mountain Line rail-bikes or the mini-train. Shengxing Old Street and the Castle in the Sky restaurant are nearby, making it a rewarding stop for travelers interested in history, railways, and natural scenery.
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