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Illustrative Lijingguan Cafe B&B in Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County, pairs European-style wooden cabins with the local mountain landscape for a pet-friendly stay. Rabbits and cats roam freely around the courtyard, and visiting dogs can run across the spacious lawn. A communal lounge serves several coffee and tea drinks, letting travelers relax and chat under starlit skies and forest views. The hosts are warm and happy to share tips on local ecology and sights; breakfast is light, so travelers with special dietary needs should mention them ahead of time. Large dogs are not accepted, and a pet cleaning fee applies, so it is best to confirm details before booking.
Illustrative Sanyi Woodcarving Old Street in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, owes its distinctive woodcarving tradition to its long reliance on camphor wood as a raw material. The old street preserves red-brick tile-roofed houses and traditional architecture, with over a hundred woodcarving studios and craft stalls lining both sides where visitors can observe artisans up close and purchase handcrafted pieces. Nearby, the Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum and Shendiao Village provide in-depth introductions to woodcarving history and techniques. By car from Taipei or Taichung, exit at the Sanyi Interchange on Freeway 1, then walk about 5-10 minutes to the old street core. Parking is limited, so arriving before 10 AM is recommended to secure a spot. Sanyi Woodcarving Old Street is a must-visit destination not only for craft lovers but also for travelers who want to experience Hakka culture and woodcarving artistry.
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Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.
Illustrative 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.
Illustrative Sifang Dairy Ranch is located in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, a family-friendly farm ideal for the whole family. The ranch offers guided tours, dairy sampling, hands-on DIY crafts, cow and lamb feeding, grass sliding, sand pits, and an immersive theater, plus the Sifang Cheese Story House where visitors can see dairy cows up close and take photos. Admission is around NT$100, redeemable for milk, ice cream, or cheese. The vast grasslands and natural surroundings let visitors learn about milk production while enjoying pastoral leisure, making it a great choice for weekend outings, school field trips, or a half-day family excursion.
Illustrative Dahu Winery is located in Fuxing Village, Dahu Township, Miaoli County, a family-friendly destination themed around strawberry culture. The grounds include a Strawberry Cultural Hall, agricultural specialty products area, projection room, strawberry ecology exhibit, and a rooftop sky garden. Admission is free, and the hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Visitors can pick strawberries, taste strawberry wine and related agricultural products, and snap photos in front of the giant strawberry installation. The site provides parking and rest areas, ideal for families or couples looking to enjoy the strawberry season.