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Illustrative National Science and Technology Museum (NSTM) in Kaohsiung is Taiwan's first applied-science museum, spanning 19 hectares across North and South halls. Multi-level interactive exhibits suit all ages. Children under 6 enter free; other visitors buy general admission tickets, with special exhibitions like Hot Snow Paradise and Star Moments priced separately. Popular zones include Fun City and the Transportation Dream Pavilion with hands-on experiments. Spacious, air-conditioned interiors make it a great rainy-day or hot-day retreat. Accessible via Kaohsiung Light Rail to C30 NSTM Station, about a 12-minute walk.
Illustrative A-mei Pineapple in Min-xiong, Chiayi, is a smart-agriculture and local-characteristic family experience park. The bright-yellow pineapple house is its landmark, letting visitors hand-pick premium pineapples, learn about diverse varieties (such as the 'Magnolia Pineapple'), and join pineapple-themed DIY crafts (pineapple cakes, jam, jelly). The brand has won the Shen-nong Award and is marketed in Japan under the 'Summer Snow' label, symbolizing sweet summer freshness. Great for families and friends to experience farming fun and taste fresh pineapple flavors.
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Illustrative →Heping Park
He Ping Park in Pingtung City is a free public park designed around inclusive family play. The spacious grounds are filled with diverse play equipment, including a large roller skating rink, inclusive play structures, sand pits, climbing walls, and swings, offering plenty of room for children and families to play. A dedicated barrier free play zone ensures that children with disabilities can share the fun alongside able bodied peers, and free parking makes it a convenient base for visitors heading toward Da Keng Scenic Area or the hiking trails.
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Illustrative →National Marine Biology Museum Outdoor Area
The outdoor area of the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium in Hou Wan, Pingtung County is part of Taiwan's largest and only large scale marine themed museum. The roughly 35.81 hectare campus houses four major themed halls, Waters of Taiwan, Coral Kingdom, World Waters, and Whale Pavilion, together showcasing rich marine ecology and a wide variety of sea creatures. Beyond the spectacular underwater tunnel and giant aquariums, visitors can interact up close with penguins and beluga whales and join signature experiences such as the museum sleepover, giving families the sense of being submerged in an undersea world.
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Illustrative →Dapeng Bay Marina Park
Da Peng Bay Bin Bay Park in Dong Gang, Pingtung County is a free public waterfront park within the Da Peng Bay National Scenic Area. The visual centerpiece is the Maritime Dome boat terminal, surrounded by spacious parking, walking paths, and observation decks where visitors can stroll and take in the mountains, water, sunset, and evening light shows of Da Peng Bay. The grounds also host coffee stalls and yacht charter services, making it a relaxing stop for families, couples, and backpackers to savor the sea breeze and natural scenery. Admission is free throughout.
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Illustrative →Sea Viewing Art Museum
Kan Hai Art Museum in Hai Kou Village, Checheng Township, Pingtung County was reborn from the former Hai Kou Port ferry waiting room into a glass walled art building. Indoor and outdoor installations and a viewing terrace overlook Hai Kou Port and an unbroken expanse of sea, making it a favorite spot for photos and for quietly appreciating art. Exhibitions are mostly free temporary art shows, and free parking and restrooms make it well suited for short stops and brief breaks.
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Illustrative →Wannian Park
Wan Nian Park sits beside the Wan Nian Stream in Pingtung County on a nearly three hectare site that reopened in 2020 after a complete renovation. The park is built around an ecological pond, a circular walking path, and a rich array of children's play facilities, including lawns, slides, seesaws, climbing frames, puzzle rolling ball mazes, and climbing walls. Sand and cushioned surfaces help reduce the risk of falls, while mature greenery makes the space inviting for families, parents with children, and after school leisure. Admission is free throughout.
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Illustrative →Sanzhi Laomei Green Reef
Sanzhi Laomei Green Reef in Shimen District is a spring-only natural wonder on the North Coast. From March to May, sea-eroded rock troughs are carpeted with green algae, creating a matcha-like coastal landscape that resembles a green ocean carpet. Free admission, it's a paradise for nature lovers and photographers. Best accessed via Tamsui MRT station and North Coast bus, or by car. Since timing depends on tides and season, check tidal schedules and weather in advance for optimal viewing.
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