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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] Lavender Forest](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-9e90f9bf3b3c/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Lavender Forest
Lavender Forest in Xinshe District, Taichung, blends rolling lavender fields with herb gardens into a romantic, healing sea of purple. The grounds include forest trails, a themed café and a wide range of hands-on workshops, perfect for families, couples or solo visitors seeking a slower pace. Different flowers bloom each season, with the best visit window from late spring to early summer when the lavender is in full bloom; other flowers take centre stage in autumn and winter. Quiet and well-maintained, the park is a certified zero-carbon sustainable destination and one of Taiwan's leading green-tourism brands.
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![[Illustrative] Guguan Hot Spring Park](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-effd10325b28/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Guguan Hot Spring Park
Guguan Hot Spring Park sits in the Guguan hot spring area of Taichung's Heping District, covering about 1.3 hectares and themed around mountain greenery and hot spring culture. The park offers a free beauty foot bath with comfortably warm water that suits all ages, plus viewing platforms, a suspension bridge and a small cultural hall so visitors can enjoy the surrounding peaks while learning local hot spring history. Parking is plentiful and the surrounding area has convenience stores and restaurants, so it's easy to rest and recharge. Whether families, strollers or a quick foot soak, the park is an unmissable blend of nature and culture within easy reach of central Taichung.
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![[Illustrative] Barefoot Eco Farm](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-9288d5006705/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Barefoot Eco Farm
Barefoot Ecological Farm at No. 500, Sec. 3, Yatan Road in Daya District is a family-friendly outdoor playground spread across a wide site. Highlights include a large lawn, paddling pool, sand pit, two-storey tree-house slide and a range of small animals to feed, letting kids play freely in nature. There's also an indoor play area, DIY workshops, a barbecue area and simple meals so the whole family can spend a full day together. Opening hours are 9:30 to 18:00; weekday tickets are NT$100, weekend full tickets NT$150 (with a NT$50 voucher included), and children and visitors with disabilities enter free. About a 10-minute drive from the Daya interchange with free parking, it's a convenient choice for a family trip.
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![[Illustrative] Luce Memorial Chapel](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-c66605079d6d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Luce Memorial Chapel
Luce Memorial Chapel sits on the campus of Tunghai University in Xitun District, Taichung, a modernist masterpiece co-designed by I. M. Pei and Chen Chi-kwan and completed in 1963. Its shape resembles two hands lifted in prayer and uses a reinforced-concrete thin-shell structure with a diamond-coffered ceiling, fusing the Chinese concept of 'heaven and humanity as one' with Western modernism. The chapel was selected by the Getty Foundation as one of ten global modern buildings to preserve and is now a National Monument. Open to the public and surrounded by green lawns, it's a peaceful spot for a family stroll, photography or quiet reflection.
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![[Illustrative] Acongshi Taro Museum](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-19fff5969894/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Acongshi Taro Museum
A-Cong Shi Taro Cultural Museum in Da-an District (near Dajia), Taichung is a taro-themed tourism factory and cultural hall with free admission. The site combines indoor exhibition spaces, an outdoor ecological zone and barrier-free facilities, making it ideal for families. Visitors can sample assorted taro pastries at the gift counter, and join the popular taro-cake DIY class (reservation required) to follow the process from dough to finished pastry. Unlimited free freshly ground coffee and iced tea are offered on site, and bicycle rental is available too, making the museum a great outing for families, school trips and couples.
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![[Illustrative] Gaomei Wetlands](/api/images/entities/taichung-tw-09b6cc888fec/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Gaomei Wetlands
Gaomei Wetland in Qingshui District, Taichung, is a natural attraction famed for its vast wetlands, intertidal ecology and sunset views. Visitors can stroll the wooden boardwalk, spotting fiddler crabs and mudskippers, and step onto the exposed tidal flats at low tide. At dusk, the sea mirrors the golden sun, earning it the nickname 'Mirror of the Sky' and drawing families and photographers in droves. The visitor centre (09:00-18:00) provides ecological information and interactive displays, and the entire site is free, reachable by bus or car. It's a must-stop on any one-day coastal Taichung itinerary.
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