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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 →Luyi Mountain Villa
Luyi Mountain Villa is located in Yuanli, Miaoli County, a family-friendly vacation village that blends forest nature with exotic themed architecture. The spacious grounds offer wooden cabins and homestay rooms ideal for family stays. On-site features include large grassy meadows, sand pits, DIY handicrafts, Hakka tea-grinding and mochi experiences, small animal interactions, and shuttle rides around the park, plus photo spots such as Dutch windmills, Japanese torii gates, European-style streets, and Hobbiton-style houses. The hosts prepare handmade breakfasts and provide attentive service, creating a warm home-like atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for escaping the city bustle and getting close to nature.
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Illustrative →Miaoli Locomotive Park
Miaoli Train Head Park is located at No. 130, Yingcai Road, Miaoli City, adjacent to Miaoli Train Station and within walking distance. Originally the railway heritage display hall of the Taiwan Railways Miaoli Locomotive Branch, the site was re-planned and officially opened in April 2025, integrating railway history, Hakka culture, animals, and creative cultural elements to create an indoor family attraction that combines education and entertainment. Real locomotives and a turntable are preserved on-site, with mini-train rides and cute installations such as cat train conductors, suitable for family outings, romantic dates, and railway enthusiasts. General admission is NT$100, NT$50 for Miaoli County residents, free for those under three and TRA employees. Convenient parking is nearby.
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Illustrative →Blue Magpie Holiday Manor
Blue Magpie Vacation Manor is located in Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County, a camping-style resort combining natural landscapes with family-friendly facilities. The vast grounds feature bald cypress forests, meadows, and forest trails, with diverse accommodation options including rainbow cabins, starlight rooms, gassho-style macaron triangular houses, RVs, and tent-free campsites. Family recreation facilities include slide-and-pool splash zones, indoor large ball pits, golf putting greens, sand pits, badminton courts, and stamp-rally treasure hunts. The site also offers a coffee house, dining services, and a convenience store, suitable for whole-family or multi-generational trips that combine leisure BBQ with nature exploration.
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Illustrative →Suweila Manor
Suweila Manor is nestled in the mountain forest of Nanjhuang, Miaoli, a fairytale-style estate themed around family experiences. The grounds offer diverse accommodation options including dreamy treehouses, mushroom houses, luxury camping cars, and red flying camping trains, letting travelers soak up a storybook-like atmosphere surrounded by nature. Main facilities include a roughly 75-meter forest slide, electric ride-on cars, dinosaur-themed photo spots, 3D painting zones, and surrounding forest trails, ideal for whole-family outings. Breakfast features homemade jams and local ingredients, while dinner offers BBQ and other dishes that have earned consistent traveler praise. The overall environment is safe and full of childlike wonder, making it an ideal choice for weekend or holiday family trips.
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Illustrative →Miaoli Cat Family Park
Miaolimiao Family Park is located behind the Miaoli County Council, a free ocean-themed park featuring a giant eight-tentacled octopus slide, shell and jellyfish shaped slides, spacious grassy areas, sand pits, swings, climbing frames, and inclusive play equipment, with soft floor mats and a pirate-ship-shaped public restroom. The park has ample parking, suitable for weekend family outings, providing children with a play experience that balances thrills and safety. Snacks are available nearby for refreshments.
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Illustrative →Tongxiao Pirate Ship Park
Tongxiao Pirate Ship Park is located on Haibin Road, Tongxiao Township, Miaoli County. Originally an old military camp, it was rebuilt into a pirate-ship-themed inclusive family park. The grounds feature a bright yellow pirate-ship-shaped play structure containing multiple slides, climbing nets, tubular chutes, and rock climbing walls, letting children climb, slide, and crawl to their hearts' content. The park is adjacent to a railway crossing, allowing visitors to watch trains roar by up close during play, adding dynamic fun. Free parking and clean public restrooms are provided; the park is open all day with no admission fee, making it an ideal leisure spot for family strolls, half-day, or full-day trips. It can also be combined with nearby Tongxiao Seaside Bathing Beach, Totoro Bus Stop, and Crescent Bay Sculpture Park.
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