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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 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 →North Gate Station
Bei-Men (North Gate) Station is ringed by pet-friendly restaurants and cafes that serve pasta, risotto, steak plates, burgers, and all-day brunch in spacious and comfortable settings suitable for group meals, business talks, or study-and-work sessions. Every spot allows dogs and cats at the table and provides water bowls and dedicated pet zones, so owners can share the mealtime with their pets without compromise.
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Illustrative →Chiayi County Animal Shelter
Chiayi County Animal Protection Education Park at No. 37-2 Hou-Shan-Zi, Song-Shan Village, Minxiong Township, opened in 2023 after an investment of about NT$91.3 million. The multi-purpose facility combines sheltering, adoption, and education under one roof, with 40 dog kennels and 2 cat rooms that can house up to 210 dogs and cats. The architecture focuses on ventilation and daylight - interlocking pitched roofs and a central air channel boost airflow - and the grounds include semi-open kennels, a medical zone, an operating room, a pet display area, and a life-education multimedia briefing room, all aimed at promoting adoption and animal-welfare education. Adoptions and visits run by appointment Tuesday to Friday, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM; weekends and public holidays are closed. Admission is free.
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Illustrative →Budai Little Happiness Beach
Bu-Dai Small Happiness Beach in Bu-Dai Township, Chiayi County, is a pet-friendly coastal secret. The beach runs about 150 metres long in a quiet setting that suits walks with furry friends, sea-breeze breathing, and sunset viewing. Small in scale but right by the town centre, it has become a leisurely spot for locals and visitors alike. Entry is free, there are no set opening hours, and visitors simply need to mind tidiness and keep their dogs on leash to enjoy the natural coastline and its calm.
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Illustrative →Wanglai Mountain Love Meadow
Wang-Lai-Shan Love Grassland sits in Fan-Lu Township, Chiayi County, inside the Chu-Kou Niu-Bu-Zai grassland park alongside the Alishan Highway. The park is themed around a wide green meadow dotted with installation art, providing a pet-friendly space for walking and photography that suits families, couples, and pets alike. At the on-site Wang-Lai-Shan pineapple-cake shop, visitors can taste a whole pineapple cake for free and pick up local agricultural products as souvenirs. Pavilions and a car park beside the grassland make picnics and short breaks easy, and the site doubles as a transit stop and rest point on the way into the Alishan National Scenic Area.
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Illustrative →Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf
Dongshi Fishermans Wharf in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, opens onto a wide harbour and beach framed by Mediterranean-style colour-washed buildings. A pet-friendly zone lets travellers bring their dogs and cats for a relaxed stroll, and a cluster of seafood restaurants sits right by the water - notably Le-Ya Xiao-Shi-Guang, which is known for stir-fries and fresh oyster dishes in a clean, comfortable room with online ordering and QR-code menus. The wharf itself has no fixed opening hours, so visitors are free to come any time for sightseeing, photos, and a meal nearby.
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Illustrative →Sleeping Forest
Sleeping Forest Theme Park sits near the Bei-Men-Yi station in Chiayi County - small in footprint yet rich in fairytale atmosphere. The park is themed around cute sleeping animal figures - polar bears, penguins, pink elephants, foxes, rabbits - posed in restful postures so visitors can admire them in a quiet setting and snap adorable IG-worthy shots. Admission is free and the site is particularly friendly to families with pets, with dedicated pet-friendly zones that let small dogs and cats join in. The overall vibe is healing, an easy pick for travellers wanting to escape city noise and while away gentle hours with small animals.
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