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Illustrative Ival Coffee at No. 136 Siwei 3rd Road in Kaohsiung's Lingya District is a cat-café where feline managers roam among country-style seating. Guests sip rich coffee while petting resident cats — a cozy blend of caffeine and companionship. The menu focuses on coffee, milk tea, and light sweets, with an average spend around NT$120. There is a minimum drink order and a 30% discount on refills; no service charge. A relaxed haven for pet lovers seeking a comfortable coffee break.
Illustrative Zhu-meng Sen-ju (Dream-building Forest Dwelling) sits beside Yun-shui Stream in Shen-keng Village, Zhong-pu Township, Chiayi County. Originally an abandoned betel-nut orchard, years of restoration have turned it into a nature-ecology-themed family camping park. Clean, comfortable RV trailers come with air conditioning and separate wet/dry bathrooms, plus skylights for stargazing. Activities are diverse: ecological tours, DIY crafts, tree climbing, rock climbing, lazy-river water-gun battles, ai-yu jelly DIY, and small-animal feeding, for kids and adults to experience together. An open-air restaurant serves home-style dishes featuring mountain produce so families can enjoy good food in nature. The atmosphere is warm and educational, suiting travelers seeking easy camping, family interaction, and environmental learning.
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Illustrative →Mulanchunsheng
Mulan Chunsheng in Yilan is a hip Chinese restaurant styled in a vintage house. It centers on gua-zi-rou (minced pork) rice and an array of home-style snacks, with a diverse menu and unfussy, honest flavors. The dining room is bright and comfortable with free parking, and the whole venue is pet-friendly—pets can roam inside, sit on special pet seats, and even receive treats like boiled eggs or poached chicken. A solid choice for family meals, friend gatherings, or pet-in-tow dining.
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Illustrative →Lakeside Villa Dao
Lakeside Manor (Dao Villa) is at No. 18, Lane 123, Dapi 2nd Road, De-an Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan, beside Plum Blossom Lake. This European-style villa homestay is known for a spacious, comfortable and green setting; the lake is a 2-5 minute walk away, ideal for strolling, cycling and outings with kids and pets. The whole property offers pet-friendly rooms and can even be booked in its entirety to host 14-22 people, fitting families or group trips. The interior is thoughtfully designed with spacious, clean rooms, breakfast service and on-site parking. Nearby, pet-friendly cafés and private-chef home visits are available as add-ons, so guests can enjoy nature alongside local food and attentive service.
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Illustrative →Turtle Island Coffee
Turtle Island Coffee is a glass-house café amid fields in Dongshan Township, Yilan, with floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning reflections on the lake. The menu offers coffee, assorted desserts and souvenirs at friendly prices (about NT$70-180), with a low minimum spend of just NT$100. A pet-friendly zone and free parking make it a great spot for photos, relaxed afternoon tea and bringing pets along.
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Illustrative →Green Sea Coffee
Green Sea Coffee on Sec. 3, Nvzhong Road, Yilan City is a Southeast Asian-style garden café with a diverse menu ranging from Italian fare to Taiwanese set meals, all at friendly prices. Pet-friendly and with dedicated parking, it's a great choice for families, parents with kids and pet travelers. The roomy seating and lush outdoor garden help guests unwind, and the venue can host private parties of 30 guests or more, making it a Yilan City option that blends good food with a relaxed vibe.
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Illustrative →The One's Shop
The One's Shop (Wanji Shanghang) at No. 266-3, Xingnong Road, Jiaosi Township, Yilan sits in a field beside Freeway 5, a pet-friendly café that blends cat interactions with refined brunch. Sunlight pours through big floor-to-ceiling windows onto a forest-style courtyard, and the menu offers coffee, cartoon-shaped cakes, brunch and other sweets and light meals. Several friendly cats live in-shop, so customers can take photos alongside them, much loved by Instagrammers and pet owners. Booking ahead is recommended, and pets should be kept on a leash or with proper waste bags to maintain the pet-friendly environment.
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Illustrative →Lanyang Original Gallery
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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