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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] Orange Country Preserved Fruit Museum](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-47edb885ddfe/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Orange Country Preserved Fruit Museum
Chih Zhi Xiang Preserved Fruit Image Hall in Yilan is Taiwan's first preserved-fruit tourist factory, fusing traditional preserved-fruit craft with modern aesthetics and offering family DIY sessions, a glass-house café and a spacious garden. Admission is free and the site works well as a rainy-day backup, letting visitors of all ages learn about agricultural produce while making preserved fruits, jams or kumquat desserts, and enjoy orange-scented afternoon tea and photo ops. Combining education and leisure, it is a popular indoor family destination in Yilan.
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![[Illustrative] Xihe Seafood](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-65191ce59c15/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xihe Seafood
Xi He Seafood Tourist Factory is in the Lize Industrial Park in Wujie Township, Yilan, an indoor factory museum focused on seafood processing and educational experiences. The site has free parking, and the interior tells the brand story through a manga-style story wall, with DIY activities such as cooking raw rice, blanching seafood, pressing fish cakes and shaping rice balls that let families learn about seafood production through play. Admission is fully redeemable against purchases, kids under 120 cm get in free, and pets can enter in strollers or carriers. Great for rainy or hot-weather family day trips, and visitors can also pick up fresh seafood souvenirs on the way out.
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![[Illustrative] Tanjiao Tiandi Tourism Factory](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-e5ff66043787/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Tanjiao Tiandi Tourism Factory
Tan Jiao Tian Di Tourist Factory in Longtan Village, Jiaosi, Yilan is a vinegar-themed family-friendly tourist factory. Admission and parking are both free; visitors can sample a variety of free vinegar drinks and take a transparent production-line tour, and the grounds are equipped with kid-friendly facilities like a three-story spiral slide, a double-decker slide, a little vinegar train and giraffe-shaped installations, making it great for the whole family. The site also offers DIY experiences and a product shop, with Longtan Lake Scenic Area and Jiaosi Hot Spring Park nearby, so transit is convenient. A popular free stop for family trips to Yilan.
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![[Illustrative] Houdong Waterfall](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-e6e31425a782/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Houdong Waterfall
Houdongkeng Waterfall in Jiaosi Township, Yilan is a natural mountain waterfall suited for families, couples and group trips. From the trailhead, a 10-15 minute walk on cement and gravel path reaches the falls; the grade is gentle and easy for all ages. Water tumbles down the rock face into a clear, cool pool that's a superb summer spot for splashing around, wading, and the famous doctor-fish nibble on feet. Bamboo and broadleaf forest flank both sides, the air is rich in negative ions, and the surroundings stay pristine and photogenic. A small kiosk near the entrance sells simple food and drinks, and you can string the visit together with nearby Jiaosi Hot Springs and Wufengqi Waterfall for a day trip. The itinerary is flexible, and there are three water-play spots, all reachable within 5-10 minutes, so families with small kids can dip into nature quickly.
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![[Illustrative] Bambi Hill](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-8d1f9f69dfc2/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Bambi Hill
Bambi Hill in Dongshan Township, Yilan is a leisure farm that blends nature with a designed sensibility. The grounds are themed around interactions with sika deer and adorable capybaras, offering a family-friendly experience, with a hip café and soft-serve zone for breaks. Visitors can book tickets online to skip on-site queues, making it an ideal way to spend a relaxed afternoon with the whole family.
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![[Illustrative] Luodong Slide Ball Pool Cafe](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-7f89482d23c5/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Luodong Slide Ball Pool Cafe
Luodong Slide & Ball Pit Cafe is a distinctive café that combines coffee with family play facilities. Inside, a large slide and ball pit share space with afternoon tea and light meals designed for both kids and grown-ups. Located in downtown Luodong, close to the night market and the train station, it makes a natural rest stop for family outings, letting adults enjoy coffee time while kids play to their heart's content.
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