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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 →Window on China Theme Park
Window on China Theme Park in Taoyuan City is Taiwan's first miniature architecture theme park, featuring over 130 world-famous buildings at 1/25 scale, letting visitors travel the globe in a day. The park offers diverse indoor and outdoor rides including a European indoor playground, Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and miniature train, suitable for all ages from infants to seniors, with particular appeal for families. Live shows and seasonal displays add variety. Plan a half to full day to fully explore the miniature world and all the rides.
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Illustrative →Xiaowulai
Wulai is renowned for its sodium bicarbonate hot springs and mountain landscapes, making it a popular family trip destination reachable in about 40 minutes from downtown Taipei. The scenic drive passes waterfalls, forest trails, and the Yunxian Amusement Park. Wulai Old Street and the waterfall area offer diverse food and shopping, especially mountain river fish dishes and beauty-enhancing hot spring baths. Families can ride Taiwan's only tourist mine cart for a nostalgic railway experience, or take the cable car for panoramic valley views. Whether soaking in hot springs, strolling, or sightseeing, Wulai caters to all ages for a wonderful family outing.
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Illustrative →Cihu
Cihu (Benevolent Lake) in Dasi District, Taoyuan City, is a family-friendly attraction famous for its outdoor sculpture park featuring Chiang Kai-shek statues. The walking paths are flat and wide, ideal for children to run around. The entire site is free with no admission or reservation needed. Key attractions include the sculpture memorial park at Front Cihu, the guard-changing ceremony, the nature trails at Back Cihu, and the nearby Old Baiji Tunnel. Free parking is provided (can fill on holidays), and buses also serve the area. A spacious, peaceful setting perfect for a family nature walk, photography, and learning history.
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→Lala Mountain
Lala Mountain in Fuxing District, Taoyuan City, is a high-altitude forest recreation area at 1,500-2,130 meters above sea level, home to ancient giant trees over a thousand years old, gentle walking trails, and rich ecological resources. It is an excellent summer retreat and family hiking destination. The trails are shaded by dense forest canopy with fresh air, stroller-friendly and perfect for young explorers. Visitors can also discover bat caves, sea-of-clouds vistas, and seasonal wildflowers. The park provides parking, restrooms, and an ecology education center. Open year-round and mostly free, it is one of Taoyuan's most popular natural attractions.
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Illustrative →Yuemei Wetland Park
Yuemei Constructed Wetland Ecological Park is located in Dasi District, Taoyuan City, about a 10-minute drive from Dasi Old Street, covering approximately 6-7 hectares. The park features a circular walking trail, ten wetland ponds, and over 300 bald cypress trees whose reflections create postcard-perfect scenery. It is ideal for family walks, photography, and wetland ecology observation. Free parking, restrooms, and decorative rest benches are provided. Open year-round with no admission fee, it is a popular free destination for autumn and winter foliage viewing and nature appreciation.
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→Taoyuan Children's Art Museum
Taoyuan Children's Art Museum opened in 2024 as a family-friendly museum featuring a distinctive triangular hill-shaped exterior. Every interior space is designed specifically for children, including interactive game exhibition areas, a picture-book reading room, a parent-child activity room, and a zigzag walking trail. Exhibitions blend art and play, allowing children to learn aesthetic concepts while having fun. The museum also offers workshops and library resources, making it an ideal weekend destination for families seeking both education and entertainment.
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