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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 →Linkou Lohas Park
Linkou LOHAS Park in Linkou District is Taiwan's first MRT-car-themed inclusive playground. Divided into aviation, maritime, and MRT zones, it features a 4-meter-tall MRT carriage slide, spinning chairs, trampolines, large climbing nets, swing boats, and more — challenging yet safe for children of all ages. The sandbox uses small pebbles; bring your own digging tools. Free admission makes it an ideal holiday family outing destination.
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Illustrative →Treetop Trail
Linshao Trail on Guanyin Mountain, Wugu District spans about 800 meters in two sections. The first 400 meters is a barrier-free wooden boardwalk — flat and suitable for young children and elderly visitors, with views overlooking Linkou Terrace and distant Guishan. The second section features a two-story spiral staircase that remains gently graded, ending near Lingyun Temple. The trail is lush with vegetation and rich in phytoncides; summer breezes keep it comfortable. The visitor center offers rest areas, water refill, and a raptor exhibit, with free parking and pavilions.
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Illustrative →Xizhi Interstellar Playground
Xizhi Interstellar Playground on Changjiang Street near Xingguang Bridge is a planet-themed inclusive park for all ages. Clearly zoned from Mercury splash pool, Venus trampoline net, Saturn sandpit, Jupiter slide, Mars basketball court, Neptune fitness zone to Uranus senior zone — offering diverse play for children, families, and elderly visitors. Facilities include climbing nets, trampolines, swings, sandpits, and a skating rink, plus summer water spray fountains. Open day and night (closed Tuesdays), mostly free. Near Xingguang Bridge parking and riverside bike paths.
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Illustrative →Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf combines harbor scenery with family fun, all for free. Visitors stroll along the wooden boardwalk, admire the iconic white Lover's Bridge and spectacular sunsets, and enjoy the sea breeze. The wharf features the 'Liu Liu Mao' themed playground and a free LEGO Republic created by the Tamsui Historical Museum — perfect for children. Seafood stalls and specialty restaurants line the area for dining with night views. Accessible via Danhai LRT or bus, it's ideal for families, couples, and photographers.
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Illustrative →Qianshui Bay
Qianshui Bay Beach Park in Sanzhi District is the North Coast's most popular free family beach. The crescent-shaped fine-sand beach and tidal zone let kids play in the sand, catch crabs, and observe tidal creatures. Warm waters are perfect for wading, with lifeguards on duty, foot-washing stations, restrooms, and a large paid parking lot (NT$100). Open 24 hours with walking paths, benches, sunset viewing platforms, and nearby cafes and restaurants — ideal for a full-day relaxed family beach trip.
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Illustrative →Wulai Hot Spring Waterfall
Wulai Waterfall in Wulai District features flat, barrier-free paths suitable for all ages. From Wulai Station, take the mini train or cable car to the viewing area, enjoying mountain and river scenery along the way. A café and family-friendly restaurant near the waterfall offer resting spots. The area also boasts high-quality sodium bicarbonate hot springs — perfect for a relaxing soak after waterfall viewing, making it a top nature and leisure destination near New Taipei City.
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