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Illustrative Zhunan Shishan Family Park is located at No. 39-45, Zhenru Road, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, a free family park. The grounds feature a Huoyanshan-shaped seven-color slide as the main visual highlight, combined with a large sand pit, mushroom house, nest swing, spinning disc, climbing wall, and splash pool, giving children plenty of space to run, splash, and explore. The park has family restrooms and a large free parking lot with convenient transportation, suitable for family day trips or school outdoor education.
Illustrative Five Yuan Two Jiao is in Caoling, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, at an elevation of about 1,600 metres, a natural landscape wrapped in Moso bamboo forest. The grounds are dotted with bamboo-woven pavilions; the cumulative count of their corners gave the spot its name 'five yuan and two jiao', and the scene evokes a hidden-away atmosphere reminiscent of Kyoto's Arashiyama. Summer temperatures run low, making it ideal for escaping the heat, walking and photo ops, and it connects with the neighbouring Wood Horse Old Trail and Yunlingzhi Hill trails, well-suited to a one-day hiking itinerary.
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Illustrative →S.C Star City Bistro
S.c Star City Little Bar at No. 97 Lan-jing Street in Chiayi's East District is a pet-friendly bar focused on craft cocktails and light bites. The interior is distinctive, with an array of signature cocktails and simple fried snacks - just right for a small group of friends or a relaxed after-work drink. Two resident Shiba Inus welcome guests, and well-behaved pets are invited to join their owners; non-alcoholic drinks and small snacks are available for minors or non-drinkers. Just steps from Chiayi's Culture Road Night Market, opening hours begin at 8 PM, with average spending around TWD 200-600.
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Illustrative →Zhongpu Visitor Center
Zhong-pu Visitor Center, at No. 1-9 Tong-ren, Zhong-pu Township, Chiayi County (postal code 606), is a free rest stop within the Siraya National Scenic Area. Designed as a fairy-tale castle, the grounds are full of whimsy, welcoming parents, children, couples, and pets alike. The center offers a large free parking lot, opens from 9 AM to 5 PM, and provides pet-friendly outdoor spaces (leashes required) and family facilities including a children's play area and the Siraya mascot 'Sabiya' statue. Multimedia interactive displays let children learn local culture through play. Phone: 05-2530053. Admission is free - an ideal rest stop and photo hotspot on any trip into Chiayi's mountains.
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Illustrative →North Gate Station
The area around Bei-men Station clusters several pet-friendly restaurants and cafes serving pasta, risotto, steak plates, burgers, brunch, and other diverse menus. Spacious and comfortable dining rooms suit gatherings, business meals, or leisurely reading - and pets are welcome at the table, letting owners and their companions share the meal together. For travelers who love bringing their pets along, this is an ideal dining choice right after stepping off at Bei-men Station.
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Illustrative →Budai Little Happiness Beach
Bu-dai Little Happiness Beach in Chiayi's Bu-dai District is a slender, roughly 150-meter stretch of sand. The setting is tranquil, ideal for walking, catching the sea breeze, and watching the sunset - and pets are welcome, making it a relaxed, pet-friendly getaway. Compared with Chiayi's longer coastline, the scale here is smaller, but that intimacy is exactly what makes it the everyday escape for locals - a small but sure slice of happiness.
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Illustrative →Wanglai Mountain Love Grassland
Wang-lai-shan Love Meadow, beside the Alishan Highway in Fan-lu Township, is a free, pet-friendly grassland attraction. The grounds are built around a sweeping green meadow dotted with diverse installation art - perfect for strolling, photography, and letting pets run free. At the on-site Wang-lai-shan pineapple-cake shop, visitors can sample a whole pineapple cake at no charge and pick up local specialties as souvenirs. A dedicated parking lot makes this a natural midway rest stop for travelers driving to or from Alishan.
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Illustrative →Mumushan Dessert
Mumushan.dessert, in Chiayi's West District, is a white-themed dessert cafe rebuilt from an old Japanese-style bungalow, about a 5-10 minute walk from Chiayi Train Station. Generous glass windows and white interiors set a fresh, romantic mood, with an array of desserts, cakes, coffee, and sparkling drinks. The cafe is pet-friendly and suits gatherings with friends, dates, or bringing pets along for afternoon tea. The pastry chef trained in Australia, so some desserts carry an Australian accent. Custom cakes and small private party bookings are also available.
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