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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] Nago Nago](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-2cf8ed42800b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Nago Nago
Nago Nago in Beitun District, Taichung, is a pet-friendly themed restaurant with eight large dogs (Huskies, giant poodles, Alaskan malamutes, Bernese mountain dogs and more) acting as 'managers' who interact with customers. The white glass-house design and Instagram-style decor are bright and spacious, ideal for photos. The menu offers pasta, sandwiches, brunch combos, light meals and a range of drinks; on the second floor customers can dine at the same tables as the dogs, while the ground floor sells dog treats and accessories. Entry requires a ticket or a minimum spend, perfect for those with pets or anyone who loves dogs.
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![[Illustrative] North District Pet Rabbit Park](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-e4e495e803ee/hero.webp)
Illustrative →North District Pet Rabbit Park
North District Pet Rabbit Play Park in Taichung is near Meide Street and Yongxing Street, close to the North District National Sports Centre. Designed exclusively for pet rabbits, the park has two zones—Zone A (neutered male/female rabbits and unspayed females) and Zone B (unneutered males)—with wide lawns and pipe tunnels for the rabbits to run through, rest pavilions and washing areas for owners, plus underground paid parking and public toilets, with staff regularly patrolling to keep things in order. Only pet rabbits are allowed; other pets should visit dedicated pet parks.
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![[Illustrative] Xioren Park](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-9b349ff60d15/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xioren Park
Xieren Park in Xitun District, Taichung, sits beside Xixi Library and the Fazi River and is a newly opened pet-friendly park. The roughly 1,010-square-metre site features separate large- and small-dog zones with natural lawns for running, tunnels, hand-wash and water stations, safe-height fencing and double-gated entries to prevent startled pets from bolting. Wide tree-shaded walkways are paved with bird-illustration tiles, ideal for dog walks and family visits. You can also take in the nearby Fazi River scenery and library surroundings; parking is convenient and public bike rental is available.
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![[Illustrative] Miyahara Eye Clinic](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-539499eb1b79/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Miyahara Eye Clinic
Miyahara (Gongyuan Eye Clinic) beside Taichung Station on Zhongshan Road began life in the 1930s as a Japanese-era eye clinic, later served as a public health centre, and after careful restoration has become a tourist attraction blending historic architecture with creative desserts. The red-brick Japanese-era exterior is preserved, while inside visitors find an ice cream parlour, handmade chocolate, bubble tea and a souvenir area that draw crowds of photo-taking visitors. Beyond desserts, the building's nostalgic ambience and the meticulous design of the Sunrise Group make it a must-visit dual experience of culture and food in Taichung.
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![[Illustrative] Xinping Park](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-4ea470fd2f25/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xinping Park
Xinping Park in Beitun District, Taichung, is the area's first park to feature a dedicated pet zone. Covering about 2,025 square metres, it's split into large- and small-dog areas with natural turf, tunnels, seesaws and S-shaped weave poles, plus safety fencing, washing and water stations and dog-waste bag recycling facilities. The park is close to Central Park, Dunhua Park and Old Tree Park, with convenient transport, making it ideal for taking dogs out for walks, exercise and downtime.
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![[Illustrative] Mingxian Hang](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-7d9f55695df3/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Mingxian Hang
Mingxianhang in a lane beside Yizhong Shopping District in Taichung's North District is a renovated old warehouse turned nostalgic heritage house, decorated in teal tones with abundant greenery to create a comfortable indie-literary ambience. The menu offers a range of affordable Taiwanese dishes and brunch, focused on noodles, rice meals and drinks, with the option to add beverages or desserts. Most notably, the shop is pet-friendly—pets are welcome and provided with food and water bowls, much loved by pet owners. The second-floor space is more spacious and there's also a B&B upstairs, an excellent choice for travellers who love nostalgia, greenery and dining with their pets.
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