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Illustrative National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST) sits in Ba-Dou-Zi, Keelung, a popular indoor family attraction in the north. The museum includes a Children's Hall, Deep Sea Hall, Marine Science Hall, and Marine Theater, with a wide range of marine ecology, science interactives, and exploration experiences. Signature features include a mini double-decker bus, an RB-02 rescue boat boarding experience, and a large spiral slide, suitable for visitors from infants to seniors. General admission is NT$200; children under 6 enter free, and kids under 12 with ID also enter free of charge. Plan for a half-day to a full day to explore.
Illustrative At Section 2, Huhai Road, Waimushan in Anle District, Meow Meow Café pairs sea views with a cat theme in a pet-friendly setting. The café is home to several American Shorthair cats, and leashed or on-chair pet companions are welcome to visit, letting cat lovers interact and snap photos. Beyond feline company, the menu features coffee, waffles and garlic thick toast, with outdoor seating overlooking Dawulun coastline. Open from 2 p.m., it is a relaxing weekend-afternoon pick for pets, coffee and sea breeze.
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Illustrative →Shapadang Stream Recreation Area
Sha-Po-Dang Creek Recreation Area in Xiu-Lin Township's water-source village is a rustic swim and picnic spot built around natural pools and a water-curtain waterfall. The stream runs clear, with wading and deep sections that suit the whole family — splashing, catching fish, jumping from rocks or grilling on the banks. Upstream hikers find a three-tier waterfall and a zigzag watercourse as emerald as the famous Jade Valley. The site is a protected water-source area, so no mountain-entry permit is needed, but visitors should wear non-slip shoes, take care near currents and carry out all their rubbish.
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Illustrative →Lichuan Fish Farm
Li-Chuan Fish Farm in Shou-Feng Township is the home of Taiwan's golden clam industry and a beloved family attraction. The signature 'clam-digging experience' lets visitors of every age wade into clear pools to scoop clams, with a discount voucher and a free bowl of fish-ball soup thrown in. On-site facilities include a culture museum, the Clam Pavilion, plus changing rooms and restrooms, and beyond clamming there are aquaculture tours, fish feeding and a restaurant serving local freshwater seafood.
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Illustrative →Fairy Tale Cafe
Fairy Tale Café is a storybook-themed café with a playful maid-service twist, set beside the sea at Qian-Shui Bay in San-Zhi District, New Taipei City. Pastel tones, soft lighting and frothy decor create a dreamy mood, while the menu leans Italian — pesto seafood risotto is a mainstay — and the dessert case is full of pancakes, tarts and cakes. The combo of ocean views and fairytale ambience makes it a popular photo stop for families and couples along the north-coast drive, though reviews of service pace and pricing are mixed.
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Illustrative →Hualien Guangfu Sugar Factory
Hualien Guang-Fu Sugar Factory in Guang-Fu Township is a free-to-enter heritage park rebuilt from a Japanese-era sugar refinery. The site covers a large area with easy parking and is best known for its silky ice cream and popsicles, plus a fish-feeding pond and snacks from the old factory kitchens. Heritage cypress dormitories have been turned into Japanese-style wooden homestays surrounded by forest, and visitors can join sugar-making workshops, take guided tours and browse local craft and food shops. It is a handy cycling rest stop and a pet-friendly day out for families.
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Illustrative →Hualien Cultural & Creative Park
Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park sits downtown inside the century-old Hualien Distillery, which reopened as a creative hub in 2006. Listed red-brick warehouses now host weekend design markets, art exhibitions and family-friendly spaces for strolling, photography and quiet reading. Admission is free and the location is a short walk from the Hualien Railway Culture Park, Bei-Bin Park and the old-rail commercial district. Frequent pop-up markets and cultural events make it the city's most relaxed arts-and-culture stop for an unhurried family outing.
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Illustrative →Farglory Ocean Park
Farglory Ocean Park in Shou-Feng Township is eastern Taiwan's largest marine theme park, pairing big-thrill rides with a sizeable aquarium and an all-star lineup of animal shows. Sea lions, dolphins and Taiwan's only mermaid performance share the stage with an underwater tunnel, sky gondola, pirate-ship swing and a full set of family rides. Marine education programs and on-site restaurants round out the day, and tickets work for anything from a half-day visit to a two-day stay at the adjacent Farglory Hotel so children can play while parents unwind.
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