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Illustrative Yanping Dog Exercise Area sits on the riverside green beyond the levee of Yanping Riverside Park in Taipei's Datong District, inside the Laoshi Li neighborhood. Opened on April 9, 2022, it is Datong District's first dog-only park, covering about 1,750 square meters with separate sections for large and small dogs. Safety fencing, double-gated entries, benches, dog-waste bag dispensers, trash bins, and washing stations make the site comfortable and secure. After a run, owners can walk over to the nearby Dadaocheng and Dihua Street commercial district for a meal or coffee, extending the outing into a relaxed half-day in one of Taipei's most historic neighborhoods.
Illustrative Dabune Marble Soda Tourism Factory is located at No. 11, Minsheng Road, Tongluo Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan's only indoor tourism factory themed around marble soda. It operates by appointment and is ideal for families with children as well as teens curious about retro toys and technology. The 1.5-hour tour includes a marble soda video presentation, historical introduction, DIY marble soda making, puffed rice experience, and free-play marble games. Adult tickets are NT$250, free for children under three, and visits are rain-or-shine. Hours: 10:00-17:00 daily. The factory offers guided tours and diverse interactive experiences, making it a popular family attraction for a Miaoli day trip.
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Illustrative →Pingtung Marine Museum
The Pingtung branch of the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium is the largest marine themed museum in southern Taiwan. Three main halls, Waters of Taiwan, Coral Kingdom, and World Waters, immerse visitors through the stunning underwater tunnel, Whale Plaza, and other immersive designs that draw families and couples alike. Beyond the permanent exhibits, the museum offers signature experiences such as overnight stays and penguin feeding, making it an outstanding summer escape and a hub for marine education. Tickets are NT$450 for adults, NT$250 for discount tickets, and NT$225 for concession tickets. Children under six and visitors with a disability ID enter free of charge.
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Illustrative →Pingtung County Park
Pingtung County Min Park on the southern edge of Pingtung City was built on the grounds of a former sugar mill and pulp plant and now covers roughly twenty hectares as a flagship inclusive park. Waterfront promenades and wide lawns anchor the layout, joined by a rich variety of play equipment that welcomes children and dogs. After a 2023 upgrade, highlights include a seven meter tall onion shaped slide, nine swings in a row, hillside zip lines, and a splash friendly water plaza, plus a teen challenge zone with wood stumps, climbing nets, and balance beams that expand the play options to more than seventy variations. Free inflatables, an ice palace with paid entry, a small train, and a carousel round out the experience, and rest areas with food and drink make it easy to spend half a day or a full day. Admission is free, parking is relatively easy, and the walking trails and wetland scenery make it great for photos and strolls. It is the largest inclusive family friendly summer escape in the greater Pingtung area.
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Illustrative →Pingtung Tobacco Factory
Ping Yan 1936 Cultural Base, formerly the Pingtung Tobacco Factory, has been reborn as a cultural creative campus blending museum and art gallery functions. The spacious grounds preserve the historic factory buildings, and visitors can explore the story of Taiwan's tobacco leaf processing and the Liou Dui Hakka culture through sound and light shows, interactive exhibitions, and hands on family zones. Alongside the permanent collection, the site regularly hosts special exhibitions and educational workshops, making it a popular destination for families to discover history and art together. Parking is available on site, transport is convenient, and the indoor exhibition halls make for a comfortable visit in any weather.
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Illustrative →Amita Elf Valley Tea Tree Manor
Aimida Spirit Valley Tea Tree Manor at No. 2 77, Min Zhong Road, Ji Hu Village, Xin Pi Township, Pingtung County blends Australian tea tree cultivation, Nordic fairytale landscaping, and hands on family activities. The grounds host tea tree mosquito repellent DIY workshops, rabbit and guinea pig feeding, a jungle maze, elf hat and cape dress up, plus photo spots around a wishing pond and giant tree. A cafe and light meals are available on site. The park is pet friendly with strollers or carriers required, opening hours run from 10:00 to 17:50, and admission is NT$150, with NT$50 redeemable for on site purchases. It is a cool escape for families with children who need to burn off energy.
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Illustrative →Fuyubao Soap Creative Theme Hall
Fu Yu Bao Soap Cultural Creative Theme Hall at No. 120, Wan Sheng Road, Nan Zhou Township, Pingtung County is a free family friendly tourism factory themed around soap. Visitors are welcomed with a spacious parking lot, clean restrooms, and drinking water facilities. Children can play freely in the sand pit, water play area, giant macaron play zone, slides, and swings, and the whole family can try paid soap making DIY workshops together. A cafe with light meals and a barbecue area are also on site, and indoor activities keep things fun on rainy days. Opening hours run from 08:00 to 17:30 and admission is free all year round, making it a great short stop for families along the Kenting travel route.
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Illustrative →Agricultural Biotech Park Aquarium Exhibition Hall
The Ornamental Aquatic Exhibition Hall of the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park, affectionately called the Chang Jhih Aquarium, sits in Chang Jhih Township, Pingtung County and is an indoor family attraction focused on ornamental fish and shrimp. Tickets are just NT$50, and the air conditioned hall holds about 63 tanks displaying over 100 rare fish and shrimp species, making it a comfortable summer escape for family photos. Exhibits span multiple floors, and alongside the aquatic displays visitors can enjoy an audiovisual room and Yayoi Kusama inspired outdoor installations, with guided tours that deepen understanding of marine life and micro ecosystems.
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