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![[Illustrative] Zhuqi Station](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-1d815c02726c/hero.webp)
Illustrative Zhuqi Station in Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, is the last stop on the Alishan Forest Railways flatland section and the launch point for the mountain line. Built during the Japanese colonial period, the station preserves a complete cypress-wood structure painted in dreamy Tiffany blue, turning it into a photographers magnet. The adjacent Zhuqi Water Park pairs a kids splash zone, sky corridor, flower-fairy walking trail, and viewing suspension bridge for family outings, and the splash pool is free in summer. Riding the Alishan train from here lets travellers feel the retro charm of the historic line and watch the coal-and-water resupply routine, blending nature, history, and family leisure in one stop.
![[Illustrative] Jasmine Garden Cafe](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-78898de52858/hero.webp)
Illustrative Jasmine Garden Cafe on Zhongzheng Road, Sanhang Section, Longtan District, Taoyuan, is a semi-outdoor cafe that blends pastoral style with plant decorations. The interior combines a wooden cabin with a shipping container to create a fresh, natural garden space, serving coffee, tea, and light meals. Pet-friendly, the cafe is often visited by resident rescued cats wandering freely. It is ideal for travelers who love greenery and want to escape the city's bustle, enjoying relaxed coffee moments and the outdoor garden ambiance.
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![[Illustrative] Renran Coffee](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-49b47de55383/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Renran Coffee
Ren-ran Coffee at No. 97 Gong-yuan Street in Chiayi's East District is a pet-friendly cafe themed around renovating an old house. Handmade desserts, savory brunch, and specialty sandwiches anchor the menu, with house-baked bread and seasonal vegetables as the headline draws. The two-floor space is elegantly warm, and the small courtyard at the entrance is a popular photo spot. Walk-ins are welcome - no reservation needed - though a queue is common, making it a destination for travelers who love coffee, desserts, and bringing their pets along.
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![[Illustrative] Sophie Candy Box](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-9fbca8453930/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Sophie Candy Box
Sophie's Candy Box in Chiayi's Shui-shang Township is an artsy cafe blending handmade desserts, specialty pour-over coffee, and a sprawling garden. The grounds cover roughly 2,800 ping with lush plantings, and the venue is especially known for what may be Chiayi's most romantic white bougainvillea - perfect for strolling with pets, taking photos, or enjoying a leisurely afternoon. The signature 'Sophie's Lady Snow-Soft Cake' and other refined desserts anchor the menu, and the venue offers fully reservation-only pet-friendly afternoon tea - a popular destination for pet families and parents traveling with children.
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![[Illustrative] Dinghu Natural Ecology Area](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-66d499f64ae9/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Dinghu Natural Ecology Area
Ding-hu Nature Ecology Area (Dinghu Trail) sits on a high-mountain plateau within the Alishan National Scenic Area, at roughly 1,680 meters elevation, with a 2-kilometer path suitable for families and pets alike. Legend holds that this land was once an ocean, and fossils of shells and fish can still be seen embedded in the boulders. The trail threads through tea gardens, bamboo groves, and Cryptomeria forest, mostly level with few stairs, making for an easy walk that can be finished in one to two hours. The area is pet-friendly - a simple leash is all that is needed - and is an excellent choice for cooling off, sightseeing, and exploring natural history.
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![[Illustrative] 1314 Observatory](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-1d9bfe78161a/hero.webp)
Illustrative →1314 Observatory
1314 Viewing Platform sits at the summit of Hai-Shu Mountain in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, about 1,314 metres above sea level, and is a celebrated tea-country viewpoint. From the deck the layered tea fields and mountain ridges roll out in a full 360-degree panorama with no blind spots, a setting often borrowed for wedding, advertising, and travel-blogger shoots. Beside the deck stand a tower and a heart-shaped installation that symbolise love, drawing couples, families, and nature lovers. The path is gentle and reaches the deck in five to ten minutes from the car park, with alpine tea fields and cloud seas along the way; admission is free, making it an easy outdoor stop anyone can enjoy.
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![[Illustrative] Dinghu Trail](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-0e8da45018e0/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Dinghu Trail
Ding-Hu Trail in the Ding-Hu Nature and Ecology Zone of Alishan Township, Chiayi County, is a nature path known for its lake and mountain scenery. The route threads past the clear Ding Lake and through rich forest canopies and mountain views, ideal for hikers and nature observers. The distance is moderate, the grade is gentle, and the trail suits all ages including furry family members, making it a relaxed option for a family outing with pets. There are no commercial facilities here, but the natural environment is well preserved - a quiet escape to unwind away from the citys noise.
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![[Illustrative] Zhongpu Visitor Center](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-4f65b79405d4/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zhongpu Visitor Center
Zhong-Pu Visitor Center at No. 1-9 Tong-Ren Road in Zhongpu Township, Chiayi County, is a family rest stop inside the Siraya National Scenic Area. The centres fairytale-castle exterior houses Siraya Indigenous culture displays, clean restrooms, drinking-water refills, and travel information, allowing riders and drivers heading up Alishan to pause and recharge. The grounds add a spacious childrens play area, interactive multimedia exhibit hall, and volunteer-led tours, friendly to families and pets (some zones are pet-friendly). Admission is free, hours run 9 AM to 5 PM daily (closed Wednesdays), and the centre is as much a photo hotspot as it is a window into Siraya culture and local ecology.
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