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![[Illustrative] Shuitou Village](/api/images/entities/kinmen-tw-7fbb6eba03e7/hero.webp)
Illustrative Shui-Tou Settlement in Kinmen County is a historic village that preserves intact Min-Nan traditional architecture and overseas-Chinese heritage. The cluster houses signature spaces like De-Yue Tower and the Jin-Shui Story House, and structures its visitor experience around 'family co-touring': puzzle-stops, hand-craft sessions and walking tours let adults and children alike absorb local culture - clothing, writing, food and crafts - through play. The activity is designed in eight stations; completing any five earns a red-turtle-rice cake and souvenir. Ideal for families and school groups wanting a deep dive into Kinmen's historical threads and lived memory.
![[Illustrative] Lanyang Original Gallery](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-1af2a97b2edd/hero.webp)
Illustrative Lanyang Original Pavilion in Yilan City is a cultural-creative park themed around indigenous culture, repurposed from former Yilan County Government staff dormitories. The grounds house indigenous-style cultural-creative shops, restaurants and cafés, and regularly host holiday markets, suckling-pig roasts and DIY workshops. Admission to the whole venue is free, making it a great stop for families, pets and photo-loving travelers.
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![[Illustrative] Taoli Riverside](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-41e9bc41adf9/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Taoli Riverside
Tao-li He-pan is a forest-view restaurant in Xin-she: a two-story white glass house surrounded by tall trees and flowers, with spacious open-air and greenhouse-style dining areas. The grounds feature forest paths, pond views, and installation art - well-suited to couples, families, and parents with children. Floral and foliage displays change through the seasons, making it ideal for photos and a leisurely afternoon tea. Admission runs around TWD 200, with light meals, desserts, and hotpot on the menu, letting guests enjoy food and leisure surrounded by nature.
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![[Illustrative] Wuqi Fishing Port](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-6d39a130754b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Wuqi Fishing Port
Wu-ci Fish Port in Taichung's Wu-ci District is central Taiwan's largest tourist fish market and a popular family destination. Visitors can watch fishing boats come and go, browse seafood stalls and the fish market, then stroll the coastal walkway for views of Gao-mei Wetland and the Taichung Port Mitsui Outlet. The port offers free parking, a splash-pad play zone, and a pirate-ship playground for whole-family fun, along with fresh seafood dishes, grilled squid, and local snacks such as tian-zhu-bei-su. Nearby attractions include Wu-ci Fish-liao Park and the Taichung Marine Museum - making it a perfect one-day destination that blends sea breeze, culture, and food.
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![[Illustrative] Tanya Shen Green Trail](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-4262c829089a/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Tanya Shen Green Trail
Tan-ya-shen Greenway is a bicycle-only path stretching roughly 13.1 to 13.6 kilometers from Tan-zi District to Da-ya Zhong-ke Park, built on the former Shen-gang railway line. The route is flat and well-shaded - perfect for family cycling and leisurely rides. Plantings vary by season, with cherry blossoms in spring, golden-shower trees in summer, and maple leaves in autumn presenting a different look. Along the way, S-curves, wave sections, a sky bridge, and long slides form popular photo spots, with YouBike stations, restrooms, and splash zones completing the family leisure experience.
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![[Illustrative] Qiuhong Valley](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-c3da740fb571/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Qiuhong Valley
Qiuhong Valley Landscape Eco-Park is a 20-hectare sunken-lake wetland park in Xitun District, Taichung. Winding sky bridges, layered landscaping and waterfront plantings create a slice of nature inside the modern city. Admission is free and the park is open around the clock, making it ideal for families and photographers. At dusk the lake mirrors the orange sky and becomes one of Taichung's favourite photo spots; after dark, lit-up promenades turn the waterfront distinctly romantic. The park is just a short walk from Showtime Cinemas and the Qiqi shopping district, so locals flock here on weekends to unwind.
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![[Illustrative] Carton King Creative Park](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-322a0eebb846/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Carton King Creative Park
Carton King Creative Park in Dakeng, Beitun District, is a paper-themed family attraction. The park features a corrugated-cardboard train, carousel, slides, a Mushroom Town, Dada Airport and a paper art gallery, plus paper-sculpture scale models of world landmarks such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Eiffel Tower, letting kids and parents immerse themselves in paper craft. The park has its own car park; arriving early on weekends is recommended. After 18:00 admission is free with the doors open, making it an easy all-day outing for families.
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![[Illustrative] Calligraphy Greenway](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-ef8d9fe11e71/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Calligraphy Greenway
Calligraphy Greenway is a 3.6-kilometre green promenade in Taichung's West District that links Jingguo Green Parkway with the Fine Arts Parkway. Shaded by trees, the route is dotted with large installations, the Calligraphy Plaza, Park Lane by CMP, and the Audit Village cultural hub, with easy walks onward to the National Museum of Natural Science and the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. Ideal for family strolls, cycling or jogging, it often hosts weekend markets and events, surrounded by a wide range of cafés and restaurants, making it a favourite for casual family days out and photography.
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