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![[Illustrative] Zhengbin Fishing Harbor Colorful Houses](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-5fee26896705/hero.webp)
Illustrative A row of brightly painted fishing-village cottages along Zhengbin Road has become Keelung's most photographed check-in spot. From the viewing platform visitors frame the rainbow facades against harbor and sea, then sample seafood, rent a kayak, or cast a line. With parking tucked behind the seafood street, the wharf is a natural launch or finale for a one-day Keelung itinerary.
![[Illustrative] Tucheng Pet Park](/api/images/entities/new-taipei-tw-cdd438cca503/hero.webp)
Illustrative Tucheng Pet Park is located in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, adjacent to the Tucheng Comprehensive Sports Complex. This dedicated pet-friendly park features a variety of obstacle and exercise equipment including wave boards, jump hurdles, and climbing bridges, allowing dogs of all sizes to run freely and stay active. The park is fully fenced to prevent pets from wandering off and also includes a children's roller-skating rink, making it suitable for the whole family. During its opening, the Animal Protection Office provided free vaccinations, pet adoption consultations, and therapy dog training demonstrations to enhance interaction between owners and their pets. With its spacious and secure environment, the park is a favorite leisure destination for Tucheng residents and their furry companions.
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![[Illustrative] Chiayi Art Museum](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-b339d3c69854/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Chiayi Art Museum
Chiayi Art Museum occupies the 1936-built former Tobacco and Liquor Monopoly Bureau, refashioned into a graceful fusion of heritage architecture and modern glass curtain walls. Inside are high-ceilinged timber-roofed galleries, a free art-education zone for children aged 3-12 stocked with books and toys, an Eslite bookstore, a cafe, and a creative-merchandise shop. The central courtyard outside invites visitors to rest and photograph, and a five-minute walk lands you at Chiayi Train Station, making the museum a natural cultural first-stop for arriving travellers.
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![[Illustrative] Happiness Hill](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-a7f5c02c34d0/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Happiness Hill
Happiness Hill perches on a hillside in Chiayis East District, blending a view restaurant with a family-friendly leisure park. Admission is free, the grounds are spacious, and visitors will find a manicured lawn, an elevated walkway, a European-style garden, and a panoramic viewing platform overlooking the Chiayi cityscape, all wrapped in greenery. The restaurant serves coffee, light meals, handmade desserts, and bread, drawing both families and pet owners. A dedicated car park is provided, though some walkways have steps, so parents with strollers may need to carry them. Ideal for families, couples, or anyone craving a green escape inside the city.
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![[Illustrative] National Palace Museum Southern Branch](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-fded8b755aa3/hero.webp)
Illustrative →National Palace Museum Southern Branch
The Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Taibao, Chiayi County, is the southern flagship of Taiwans National Palace Museum. The architecture fuses modern lines with ink-painting imagery and pairs media-rich exhibitions with interactive installations suited to all ages. A free Childrens Creative Centre hosts a circular theatre, hands-on DIY workshops, and VR experiences, while the outdoor grounds add sand pits, slides, and fountains, so kids learn Asian culture while they play. Spacious, air-conditioned galleries make it a year-round destination and one of Chiayis best free cultural days out for families.
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![[Illustrative] New Chiayi University Insect Museum](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-08d3e425278b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →New Chiayi University Insect Museum
The NCYU Insect Museum on the Lantan Campus of National Chiayi University is an indoor museum devoted to the world of insects. Specimens fill the displays alongside oversized models of protected species, and the live-experience zone lets visitors get close enough to observe and touch live insects. The signature attractions are Taiwans only rotating butterfly-column installation and a spherical butterfly greenhouse garden, balancing education with wonder and making the museum a favourite for families curious about the natural world.
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![[Illustrative] Zhangnaoliao Station](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-f3377e81bc72/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Zhangnaoliao Station
Zhang-Nao-Liao Station in Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, is the only switchback station still operating on the Alishan Forest Railway, sitting about 543 metres above sea level. The tracks unique switchback rails and spiral mountain-climbing route see trains loop around Duli Mountain three times before doubling back, a piece of railway engineering that draws enthusiasts from across the region. Ancient camphor trees shade the platform, and vendors sell grilled sausage, cao-za-gao mugwort cakes, and a-yu jelly ice for hikers fuelling up. With trails and a suspension bridge nearby, the station welcomes families, nature lovers, and railway fans in equal measure, and entry is free.
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![[Illustrative] Hinoki Village](/api/images/entities/chiayi-tw-2d148984dbbc/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Hinoki Village
Hinoki Village in Chiayis East District is Taiwans largest cluster of Japanese-style wooden architecture and a forest-themed creative park. The grounds preserve the forestry dormitories built during the Japanese colonial period, and the air still carries the warm scent of cypress, perfect for slow strolls, family photos, and hands-on woodcraft DIY workshops. Wide lawns, coffee shops, and snack stalls round out the experience, and entry is free with daily hours from 10 AM to 6 PM. The flat pathways and pet-friendly policy make it an ideal photo stop for families travelling with pets.
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