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![[Illustrative] National Museum of Marine Science & Technology](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-d380f22dd8ba/hero.webp)
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] Meow Meow Coffee](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-5d091ea676c0/hero.webp)
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] Shanlinxi](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-dec64d8a7ccd/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Shanlinxi
Shan Lin Xi Forest Eco Resort Area in Zhu Shan, Nantou County, sits at roughly sixteen hundred meters elevation and is a natural summer retreat. The grounds are known for primeval forest, mist-wrapped mountains, and multiple trails, with major sights including the Song Long Rock Waterfall, Tian Di Eye trail, flower center, and Red Pavilion. The park offers free shuttle service between major spots, making it well suited to families, hikers, and photographers. Admission is free throughout the year, and the cool climate offers a perfect escape from city noise into natural tranquility and beauty.
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![[Illustrative] Shuilian Waterfall](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-7801466dc630/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Shuilian Waterfall
Shui Lian Waterfall in Nantou County is a free natural attraction. The falls drop a modest height, with water cascading along the rock face to form layered curtains, ideal for family walks and photos. The surrounding forest is dense, the trails are gentle, and visitors can enjoy a cooling mist in summer. The site is free throughout the year, with mornings recommended to avoid the weather shifts that often arrive in the mountains during the afternoon.
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![[Illustrative] Red House Station](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-b186e2ba9fae/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Red House Station
Red House Station at No. 424 Li Nan Road, Tong Tou Li, Zhu Shan Township, Nantou County, is a former bungalow reborn as a landscape restaurant serving set meals, afternoon tea, and specialty drinks. The exterior pairs a calm black wall with a bright red roof for strong visual impact, and a large clock installation on the side has become a popular check-in hotspot. The signature bitter-tea-oil chicken is cooked with tea oil and ginger slices for an aromatic flavor, plus taiyaki and a selection of desserts. Indoor and outdoor seating make it suitable for gatherings, business meals, and photo shoots, blending mountain seclusion with stylish flair—an Instagram-worthy must-visit restaurant in the Zhu Shan area.
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![[Illustrative] Music Castle Carton King](/api/images/entities/nantou-tw-160cfb2370f0/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Music Castle Carton King
Music Castle Carton King near Cing Jing Farm in Ren Ai Township, Nantou County, sits at roughly 1778 meters elevation and is a fairytale-themed park built entirely from cardboard. The exterior is colorful and cute, and the most popular feature is the free two-story pink spiral slide that delights visitors of all ages. The grounds also feature cardboard trains, a large cardboard rocking horse, and multiple photo spots that let visitors capture a fairytale atmosphere with ease. Admission is free, though dining or souvenirs are at one's own expense, and purchases over NT$100 come with a mini-train ticket. The site is ideal for family trips, creative photo lovers, and outdoor leisure.
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![[Illustrative] National Museum of Natural Science & Audit Village](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-2b65f57aeddf/hero.webp)
Illustrative →National Museum of Natural Science & Audit Village
The National Museum of Natural Science (often called Kebo) near Audit Village in Taichung was Taiwan's first museum of science. Its halls cover dinosaurs, a 3D theatre, a botanical garden, ecological exhibits, space and the human body, making it suitable for the whole family. Admission to the main hall is free, with free entry for children under six, and from 14:00 every Friday the museum opens its doors free of charge, making planning easy. The spacious, well-equipped halls run a range of educational activities that blend learning with entertainment.
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![[Illustrative] Shalu Scenic Trail](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-9b2f0ad8adff/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Shalu Scenic Trail
The Shalu Leisure Landscape Trail is in Shalu District, Taichung, just next to Zhengying Road off Taiwan Boulevard. The trail runs roughly 1.9 kilometres and takes about an hour to complete, sitting underneath Highway 3. Lined with trees on both sides, it features viewing decks, pavilions and interpretive signs along with toilets and parking, ideal for family strolls, dog-walking and jogging. Because of its under-highway setting it has been nicknamed 'Taiwan's Mini Great Wall' or 'Shalu Underground City', a popular Instagram spot that needs no ticket and can be used year-round.
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