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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] Huaxingchi Park](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-27908f1476d7/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Huaxingchi Park
Huaxing Pond Ecological Park is located in Tianxin Village, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, covering about 6.5-6.97 hectares—a city park blending natural ecology with family-friendly play areas. The park features a service center, waterfront cafe, observation deck, sunken waterfront walkway, and two themed play zones: Adventure Forest and Extreme Hill. Activities include grass sliding, zip lines, climbing nets, and stone-bed slides, while a splash pool just three centimeters deep is perfect for toddlers. Free admission, frequent low-altitude plane flyovers, and diverse facilities make it ideal for families, couples, and groups.
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![[Illustrative] Su's Manor](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-502f454d4267/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Su's Manor
Su Family Manor is located near Cihu in Dasi District, Taoyuan, covering over ten thousand ping of land. The estate blends French southern architecture with natural farm landscapes, creating a romantic garden atmosphere complete with a small petting zoo. Over 20 species of animals live on the grounds, including capybaras, alpacas, smiling sheep, peacocks, and swans, offering close-up interaction and feeding experiences (some require staff assistance). The estate also features a pineapple-shaped playground, a spacious family restaurant, and a large playroom (open on holidays, free for children under 3), perfect for family fun, photos, and learning about farm life.
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![[Illustrative] Hutoushan Park](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-7da0fbb7a518/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Hutoushan Park
Hutoushan Park sits on the hilly northern edge of Taoyuan City, a beloved urban oasis for locals and tourists alike. The park's all-age-friendly trails are color-coded: gentle, accessible paths suit seniors and toddlers, while more challenging summit routes satisfy serious hikers. Highlights include the owl-themed Owl Forest School, treehouse platforms, observation decks, Jingguo Plum Garden, BBQ area, and multiple pavilions. Spring brings cherry blossoms, summer offers shaded forest retreats, autumn shows colorful foliage, and nightfall reveals panoramic views of Taoyuan's city lights. The park is free year-round with simple food stalls and restaurants nearby—ideal for packing light snacks and drinks for a full day of family nature enjoyment.
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![[Illustrative] Ant Empire](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-7dea9976023d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Ant Empire
Ant Empire in Taoyuan City is Taiwan's only museum dedicated to ant keeping and ecological education. The museum displays around fifty species of native Taiwanese ants, offering close-up observation, interactive exhibitions, and DIY ant-nest building experiences. It is an excellent destination for parent-child learning and a natural science extension activity. Beyond viewing ant specimens through magnifying equipment, visitors can purchase keeping supplies and related books on-site, allowing everyone to appreciate ant diversity and ecological roles through play.
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→Lion Imagination Factory
Lion Stationery Imagination Factory at No. 188, Section 2, Zhongyuan Road, Longtan District, Taoyuan City, is a tourist factory themed around stationery making and creative DIY. The bright, airy space features painting walls, bubble machines, marker assembly experiences, crayon walls, and other interactive facilities perfect for family visits. Children aged 1-3 or under 100 cm in height enter free, while other visitors need to purchase tickets or add-on DIY courses. The complex offers outdoor and underground free parking with convenient transportation, making it an excellent choice for family tourism in Taoyuan.
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![[Illustrative] Mazu New Village](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-82eda594f907/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Mazu New Village
Mazu New Village in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, is a creative and cultural park transformed from a former military dependents' village. The site preserves nostalgic architecture including red-brick bungalows, weathered walls, and grid-patterned alleys, combined with DIY craft shops, cafes, specialty snacks, and art exhibitions that offer diverse leisure experiences for families, couples, and arts enthusiasts. Visitors can paint, make ice pops, or enjoy egg waffles in the retro alleys, learn about military-village life at the Mazu Story House, or watch free films at the nearby Zhongli Light Shadow Cinema. Admission is free year-round, with a recommended 2-3 hour visit ideal for half-day or full-day itineraries that can be combined with other Zhongli attractions.
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