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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 →Wild Monkey Adventure Forest
Wild Monkey Adventure Forest in Shou-Feng Township is Taiwan's only jungle-style ropes-and-treetop adventure park. It welcomes visitors aged five and up, at least 110 centimetres tall and under 100 kilograms, and offers treetop walkways, ziplines, suspension bridges, cargo-net climbs and high-air jumps, all run under continuous safety belay with instructor guidance. Course A costs NT$800 per person and suits first-timers, while Course B is a deeper challenge reserved for those who have completed A. Self-drive takes about 40 minutes; bus riders transfer to a small shuttle outside the park.
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Illustrative →Whale World Whale Watching
Whale World runs Hualien's most established whale-watching tours, with an experienced crew that narrates on land before departure and again out at sea. The skippers track seasonal whale and dolphin routes, so different species rotate through the calendar year-round. The operation emphasises responsible watching and sustainability — boats maintain a respectful distance and only sail when sea conditions are right — making it a reassuring choice for first-timers and families. Each passenger receives a designed whale-and-dolphin keychain as a keepsake.
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Illustrative →Hello Kitty Apple Village Family Restaurant
Hello Kitty Apple Village Family Restaurant is located at No. 1355, Zhonghua Road, Toufen City, Miaoli County. Spanning approximately 200 ping (about 660 square meters), it is Taiwan's largest Sanrio-themed indoor family restaurant. The restaurant features six beloved characters including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Gudetama, Keroppi, and Pompompurin, offering both dining and play experiences. The dining area is paved with artificial turf in a picnic concept paired with cushioned seating; the play area features a rock climbing wall, slides, a rain-frog ball pit, apple house, honeycomb tunnel, and a camper van, suitable for children under six. The menu includes pasta, curry rice, burgers, afternoon tea snacks, and beverages, with some dishes shaped like the characters. Weekday hours: 11:00-20:30. Holidays offer three reservation slots. Anti-slip socks are required, and guests must order food before entering the play area.
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Illustrative →Zhuoye Cabin
Zhuoye Xiaowu is located in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, a度假 estate integrating a vegetarian restaurant, indigo dyeing DIY workshop, cafe, and homestay. The grounds pair antique-style architecture with abundant plantings to create a warm mountain forest atmosphere, perfect for family outings, couples seeking slow living, or pet-friendly gatherings. Visitors can sample creative vegetarian cuisine at the restaurant, try hands-on indigo dyeing at the workshop, relax in the garden or afternoon tea area, or stay overnight in granary rooms, mountain-view retreats, or stargazing bubble tents. Full-price admission is around NT$200, free for children under six, and some in-park purchases can offset the admission fee. The property delivers diverse leisure and cultural experiences.
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Illustrative →Taiwan Oil Museum
Taiwan Oil Mine Exhibition Hall is located in Gongguan, Miaoli, the site of Taiwan's earliest oil discovery and one of the world's oldest oil fields still in production. Through projection, VR glasses, interactive multimedia, and other media, the museum transports visitors back to the 1960s oil field extraction scene, displaying formation models, drilling equipment, and oil-gas pipeline transportation. Beyond historical exhibits, the hall also offers cable car and submarine simulation experiences, perfect for families with children. Admission is free, and the rich interactive learning opportunities let adults and children alike understand how petroleum forms and is extracted in a relaxed environment.
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Illustrative →Taisalt Tongxiao Tourism Park
Taiyen Tongxiao Tourism Park is located in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County. It is a free tourism park that combines salt industry culture with family-friendly entertainment. The grounds include a giant salt-bag model, a PET-bottle water-spraying fountain, an ocean hot spring foot bath, salt-flavored popsicles, DIY hands-on experiences, LOVE installations, and 3D ocean-themed paintings - diverse facilities ideal for the whole family to explore and play with water together, blending education and leisure.
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