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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] Cijin Seawater Pool](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-114209bbb344/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Cijin Seawater Pool
Cijin Seawater Bathing Beach on Miaojian Road in Kaohsiung's Cijin District is a free, open-to-all waterfront escape famous for its fine black sand — ideal for wading, splashing, and sunset-watching. Lifeguards, a seaside promenade, and shaded pavilions keep things comfortable. Take the MRT to Sizihwan, walk to Gushan Ferry Pier, and a short ferry ride lands you there; drivers can use the cross-harbor tunnel. Public art and painted walls line the coast for photo ops, and nearby stalls and seafood restaurants round out the visit. A summer favorite for cooling off in Kaohsiung.
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![[Illustrative] Cijin Sampan Park](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-6229bd1f6976/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Cijin Sampan Park
Cijin Sampan Park hugs the shore in Kaohsiung's Cijin District. Broad lawns, paved paths, and playful sampan-shaped resting structures invite visitors to stroll, picnic, or cycle in the sea breeze. Proximity to the ocean keeps temperatures a notch cooler than downtown in summer, making it a refreshing family-friendly retreat. Reach it by the Gushan ferry — quick and convenient — and you have one of Kaohsiung's most popular waterfront leisure spots.
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![[Illustrative] Hui Hui Base Art Museum](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-c4c4fb525ace/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Hui Hui Base Art Museum
Gray Base Art Museum hides in an alley off Kaohsiung's New Juejiang shopping district, merging a café, gallery space, and pet-friendly policy. Warm-gray walls and Japanese-style wood furnishings set an indie-chic mood, while the art leans toward illustration and niche works. Visitors can browse exhibitions on the second floor, then retreat to the ground-floor café for drinks and curated merch. Pets are welcome inside, making it a hit with Instagrammers and animal lovers — a cool, artsy indoor retreat when Kaohsiung's summer heat hits.
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![[Illustrative] Tianliao Moon World](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-5d6f18f2a79c/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Tianliao Moon World
Tianliao Moon World Landscape Park in Kaohsiung's Tianliao District is a surreal badlands of pale gray mudstone that closely resembles the lunar surface. Free to enter, with well-planned trails suited to families, seniors, and casual walkers. Key routes — the Moon Landing Trail, Crescent Viewing Platform, Chang'e Silk Road, Badlands Trail, and Lakeside Loop — let visitors drink in the dramatic terrain from many angles. Local free-range chicken restaurants cluster nearby, pairing sightseeing with savory farm-to-table meals. Access is straightforward: HSR to Tainan, then Kaohsiung Bus 8042 to Moon World station, or drive via Freeway 3 and Highway 28.
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![[Illustrative] Panlong Gorge](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-867d2b9afd00/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Panlong Gorge
Panlong Gorge lies inside the Dagangshan Nature Ecology Park in Kaohsiung — a 285-meter limestone canyon whose towering walls are draped in coiling vines. Shade and humid air create an Amazon-rainforest mystique, and natural drafts keep things refreshingly cool in summer, making it an excellent heat-escape destination. The trail takes roughly ten minutes to walk, passing curiosities like the Slim-Down Cave and Lovers' Cave along the way — a magnet for explorers and photographers. Visitor numbers stay modest, so the gorge retains a peaceful, unspoiled feel.
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![[Illustrative] Luomusi Trail](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-e610d6691497/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Luomusi Trail
Luomusi Trail in Kaohsiung's Maolin District is an easy 4-km round-trip walk suitable for families with children and older adults. The path follows the cool Musheng Creek up to Maolin Valley Waterfall, with a parking lot and public restrooms at the trailhead. Most of the route is a wooden boardwalk with gentle grades, perfect for a relaxed family stroll. The surroundings are tranquil, and in summer the streamside becomes a refreshing escape — visitors can splash in the shallows or rest at the waterfall pavilion, savoring a slice of nature that feels far from the city.
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