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![[Illustrative] National Science and Technology Museum](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-b6266c9692e4/hero.webp)
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] Amei Pineapple](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-cb4931bc4060/hero.webp)
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] Caoluo Dunes](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-cc0b43881de8/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Caoluo Dunes
Caota Sand Dunes Geological Park is located in Caota Village, Guanyin District, Taoyuan City, and is Taiwan's largest coastal sand dune landscape. Stretching about 8.1 kilometers, these shifting dunes are shaped daily by the northeast monsoon and ocean waves. The park is open free around the clock, with no visitor center or shops, ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and family walks. The dunes, wind turbines, and blue sky create stunning scenery often called Taiwan's Sahara or Totoro Tunnel—an excellent spot for admiring the coastline, sunsets, and windmills, and a unique photo destination.
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![[Illustrative] Hutoushan Eco Park](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-c22afee7820c/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Hutoushan Eco Park
Hutoushan Environmental Park sits on the edge of Taoyuan City, just a few minutes' drive up the mountain. It offers free parking and public restrooms, making it a popular free leisure destination for locals and tourists. The expansive grounds feature observation decks, walking trails, lawns, a children's play area, and eco-friendly design, suitable for family outings, romantic dates, or solo strolls. Daytime visitors can hike and picnic along the trails, while nightfall offers panoramic views of Taoyuan's city lights from the observation deck. The park also hosts Tao Ta No. 1, an installation art piece from the 2018 Taoyuan Land Art Festival that presents a tech-inspired look by day and lights up in rainbow colors at night, becoming a popular photo spot.
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![[Illustrative] Yingfu Songqiong Temple](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-5b8ac0ff0ad5/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Yingfu Songqiong Temple
Yingfu Songqiong Temple is located on Kangzhuang Road in Dasi District, Taoyuan City, and is the only Taoist temple in Taiwan with an ingot-gold hall. The temple primarily worships the Jade Emperor and preserves the Han and Tang dynasty Rich-Welcoming and Poverty-Banishing ceremony. Worshippers can pray for wealth before the six-color moon blocks and walk through the colored divination block tunnel to experience the blessing atmosphere. The spacious temple grounds offer free parking, accessible by car or by bus followed by a short walk. Open year-round with free admission, it is a must-visit for spring New Year blessings, fortune seeking, or simply experiencing Dasi's local religious culture.
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![[Illustrative] Longtan Daping Red Bridge](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-401ef5eaf8f5/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Longtan Daping Red Bridge
Daping Red Bridge in Longtan, Taoyuan, is a century-old red brick arch bridge built in 1923, also known as the Sticky Rice Bridge. The clear stream beneath it forms natural shallow pools, making it a popular summer spot for wading, family outings, and cooling off. Pavilions and walking trails line the riverbank, connecting to the Sanhang Bicycle Trail and Sanhang Nature Eco Park. Qianceng Waterfall is within walking distance, and free parking is available, making it ideal for photography, strolls, and relaxed creek play.
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→Longtan Grand Lake
Longtan Da-chi (Longtan Great Pond) in Longtan, Taoyuan, is a lakeside park with free admission. The sparkling lake is framed by green trees, with gentle waterfront walking paths, shaded groves, swan boats, and a dragon-shaped water slide. In summer, a free dragon-shaped wading pool welcomes families with children. On the artificial island stands the Nantian Temple, completed in 1972, surrounded by several scenic bridges and suspension bridges of varied designs, perfect for family strolls, stroller-friendly walks, and photo ops. Natural, relaxed, and entirely free, it is a top summer escape and family destination in Taoyuan.
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![[Illustrative] Wai'an Fishing Port Observatory](/api/images/entities/penghu-tw-a768d1b45fdd/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Wai'an Fishing Port Observatory
Wai-An Fishing Harbor Lookout in Xi-Yu Township's Wai-An Harbor sits on a hillside as a blue-and-white viewing platform, hailed as Taiwan's Santorini. From the platform you can look down on the whole harbor, the colorful houses, and the azure coast, ideal for capturing exotic-style photos. Stairs and platforms at varying heights offer different angles, with free parking; the site is open around the clock with no admission, making it a popular Instagram stop and a great spot to stroll, watch sunsets, and take in night views.
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