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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] LanPO](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-67c68210918d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →LanPO
LanPO is a glass-house restaurant near Yilan Station built around natural, healthy local ingredients and creative Taiwanese flavors, pairing Italian-style pasta, Taiwanese mixed noodles, rice dishes and refined desserts. The interior follows a forest aesthetic with lush potted plants and offers a roomy, comfortable dining space that welcomes families and pets, with parking available. The signature drink is the eye-ball milk tea, and the menu includes kids' meals and pet meals. A lovely stop on a Yilan trip for a rest, gathering and photos.
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![[Illustrative] Lanyang Flora & Fauna Kingdom](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-759367604835/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Lanyang Flora & Fauna Kingdom
Lanyang Flora & Fauna Kingdom in Zhuangwei Township, Yilan is a comprehensive destination combining a zoo, botanical garden and family DIY experiences. Covering more than 3,000 ping of indoor and outdoor space, the site lets visitors get close to and feed over 20 species including capybaras, alpacas, kangaroos, teacup pigs and cats, plus bird displays of pelicans and eagles, regardless of weather. A plant DIY classroom, a cat tea room and CAPY CAFE let visitors of all ages soak up nature and greenery between activities. Multilingual service is available, suitable for families, schools and foreign travelers, making it the best rainy-day or weekend backup for family outings in Yilan.
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![[Illustrative] Layji Crayon Castle](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-c16c7a6e46c3/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Layji Crayon Castle
Lan Yi Crayon Castle in Suao, Yilan is a family-friendly tourist factory themed around fluorescent color crayons. The exterior features giant crayons and playful architecture, making it a popular photo spot. Inside, four DIY workshops let visitors make crayons, color markers, paintings and pinwheels, plus an eight-story rainbow slide that lets kids burn off energy indoors. Tickets aren't the cheapest but include multiple experiences and spending credits, so the value holds up. A good fit for families, kindergartens and elementary students on half-day or full-day trips, and a convenient midway stop when driving through Suao toward Hualien.
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![[Illustrative] Taxi Museum](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-e4b99bae7892/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Taxi Museum
The Taxi Museum in Suao, Yilan is Taiwan's—and likely the world's—first private museum dedicated to taxis. Inside, antique taxis from around the world are on display alongside models and taxi-related merchandise, plus family-friendly interactive facilities like an all-yellow carousel and bumper cars. The admission ticket can be exchanged for a drink and offsets spending inside. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM; adult tickets are NT$200, seniors and children 3 and up NT$150, children under 3 free, with annual passes available. A good choice for rainy-day indoor family fun and a brush with taxi history.
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![[Illustrative] Toucheng Leisure Farm](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-7ace067a6b02/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Toucheng Leisure Farm
Toucheng Leisure Farm in Toucheng, Yilan covers about 120 hectares and blends satoyama nature with sustainable farming, offering family experiences like herb gathering, animal observation, DIY crafts and environmental education. The grounds include classrooms, rest areas, orchard and vegetable gardens, and viewing trails, with a one-night, three-meal stay package covering welcome snacks, breakfast and dinner. A great choice for families looking to leave the city behind, get close to nature, and learn about food and farming.
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![[Illustrative] Duck Story House](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-d62e0633962d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Duck Story House
Duck Story House in Wujie Township, Yilan was originally the Xie Ji duck farm, converted in 2014 (Minguo 103) into an educational and leisure tourist farm. The grounds are spacious with parking, well-suited for a half-day family visit. Visitors can get up close to feed ducks, hold ducklings, and join interactive activities like red-soil duck egg DIY, salted duck egg making and hand-made pizza. Inside, the space is divided into duck and duck-egg display, farm products, DIY experiences, an outdoor interaction area and a food zone; the NT$100 ticket offsets NT$50 of in-park spending. Combining ecological education with local culture, it's a must-visit, affordable family destination in Wujie.
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