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![[Illustrative] Yanping Dog Park](/api/images/entities/taipei-tw-2260cffc3760/hero.webp)
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] Dabunei Ramune Tourism Factory](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-9ca7a1af052f/hero.webp)
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] Little Ding-Dong Science Park](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-e49059af2010/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Little Ding-Dong Science Park
Little Ding-Dong Science Park in Hsinchu is the only theme park in Taiwan that blends science education with entertainment. The expansive grounds hold Taiwan's largest indoor ski slope, a summer water park, and an array of interactive science installations across age groups, letting children absorb scientific principles through play. Pet-friendly zones are available too, with some outdoor and indoor venues allowing pets, though accommodations and the ski area are off-limits to them. Ticket deals appear regularly, making it a top choice for a family day trip or a short family getaway.
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![[Illustrative] Hsinchu Zoo](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-e4de2fd58abc/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Hsinchu Zoo
Hsinchu Zoo, set inside Hsinchu Park in the city center, is Taiwan's oldest urban zoo, founded in 1936. After a thoughtful rebuild, the design now centers on animal welfare, offering an open-style, cageless exhibition space designed for family education. The compact, design-forward grounds are easy to wander with children, showcasing endemic species like the Formosan black bear and macaques. Tickets stay friendly: NT$50 for adults and free for children under six. A popular family destination within the city itself.
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![[Illustrative] Military Dependents Village Museum](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-5f8d8b1d9b3d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Military Dependents Village Museum
Hsinchu Military Village Museum on Dong-Da Road traces the everyday life and history of Taiwan's early dependents' villages. The first floor covers historical context, while the second floor recreates lived scenes, with physical artifacts, immersive dioramas, and painted walls conveying the food, clothing, shelter, transport, education, and play of post-war village life. Exhibits include kerosene stoves fashioned from aircraft scrap, pots made from airplane nose cones, drinking-water dispensers repurposed from oxygen cylinders, vintage bicycles, and vinyl records. Admission is free, making it ideal for family outings and nostalgia-driven photo stops.
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![[Illustrative] Qingqing Grassland](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-29c7d0589837/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Qingqing Grassland
Qing-Qing Grassland sits on the Xiang-Shan hills of Hsinchu, a free family nature park spanning roughly nineteen to sixty-four hectares. The grounds revolve around wide-open grass fields, walking trails, and several colorful terrazzo slides - the blue one stretches fifty-four meters and requires riders to be at least 140 centimeters tall. Beyond the slides, climbing ropes, speaking tubes, viewing platforms, and treehouses invite play, perfect for picnics, kite-flying, hiking, and family fun. Ecological ponds and limited restrooms are on site; crowds and mosquitoes are heavier on weekends, so plan protection accordingly.
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![[Illustrative] Xiangshan Qingqing Grassland](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-e31621158c3d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Xiangshan Qingqing Grassland
Xiang-Shan Qing-Qing Grassland sits on Hsinchu's Xiang-Shan hills, a free, open family nature park covering about sixty-four hectares, with the main recreation zone at roughly nineteen. The grounds hold four colorful terrazzo slides - the blue one stretches fifty-four meters, the longest slide in northern Taiwan. Five wide grass fields, the Qing-Qing trail, a cherry-blossom avenue, climbing nets, and a kite-flying zone make it well-suited for family picnics, dog walks, and hiking. Open year-round with free entry.
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→77 Arts Village
77 Arts Town is a cultural and creative park in downtown Taoyuan, transformed from former Japanese-era police dormitories. The site preserves numerous wooden Japanese-style buildings and now houses exhibition spaces, a cafe, curated shops, and DIY workshops. It is ideal for a leisurely family stroll, photo sessions, and quiet reading. Admission is free, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace and experience the nostalgic atmosphere of old Taoyuan blended with modern creativity.
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