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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 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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→Qingtang Garden
Qingtang Garden in Qingpu District, Taoyuan, sits next to Taoyuan HSR Station and Airport MRT Qingpu Station, a city park that combines ecological conservation with leisure facilities. The grounds feature viewing platforms, wooden boardwalks, and an outdoor theater, while the pond hosts rich aquatic plants and lotus flowers, offering bird watching, fish spotting, and natural ecology experiences. The park is pet-friendly, allowing both large and small dogs to walk on leash along the trails, beloved by families, couples, and pet owners. On-site, the Douhui Qu Cafe serves light meals and drinks, and barrier-free restrooms with diaper-changing tables make it convenient for families. The atmosphere is serene and design-conscious, an urban oasis and popular check-in spot.
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Illustrative →Qingshan Yoshida
Qingshan Yoshida in the Sanhe Youth Entrepreneur Base of Longtan District, Taoyuan, hides inside a wooden cabin within a tangerine orchard and is a pet-friendly cafe. The interior uses secondhand wood and old windows to create a ruins-and-vintage atmosphere, with just four tables that transport visitors into a Hayao Miyazaki fairytale world. Beyond light meals, drinks, and desserts, the menu includes specialty drinks such as tangerine-yeast wine made from local sugar tangerines. Reservations are required, walk-ins may not be seated, and the minimum spend is around NT$200 per guest; dishes range from NT$150 to NT$460, with a 90-minute dining limit. A friendly resident shop dog named Brown Sugar welcomes fur babies, making it a hidden gem for travelers who love nature, serenity, and traveling with pets.
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Illustrative →Yellow Cabin
Yellow House Coffee Manor at Lane 449, Daying Road, Daxi District, Taoyuan, stands out with its bright yellow European-style architecture, evoking a southern French countryside charm. The grounds boast a spacious garden and green courtyard, and in spring the blooming leek flower fields turn it into a popular photo spot. The entire estate is pet-friendly, ideal for families traveling with fur babies. The menu focuses on hand-poured coffee, pasta, light meals, and afternoon tea, with prices around NT$300 to NT$400, providing a relaxed setting for dining and photography. It is a scenic cafe restaurant in Daxi District not to be missed.
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Illustrative →Long Coffee
Long Coffee at No. 11, Lane 115, Shanglin Section, Zhongfeng Road, Longtan District, Taoyuan, sits on the second floor of the visitor center and is a pet-friendly lakeside scenic cafe. The interior is designed with floor-to-ceiling glass and a glass house, letting customers take in Longtan Da-chi, swan boats, and the suspension bridge directly from inside. The menu offers coffee, tea, desserts, and simple meals at friendly prices, perfect for relaxed afternoon tea or a simple meal. Reservations are accepted on weekdays, while weekends require on-site queueing; children under six are exempt from the minimum spend.
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Illustrative →LANKA Restaurant & Lounge
LANKA View Restaurant sits in a glass cabin beside Penghu's Shi-Li (Ciang-Li) Beach, about 30 seconds' walk to the sand. Sea-view seats and a roomy sofa area welcome families, couples, friends, and fur babies. The menu leans Italian - pizza, pasta, fried snacks, and cocktails - at friendly prices in an Instagram-worthy setting. Group buyouts are accepted, making it a great pick for travelers who want good food, coffee, and a relaxed vibe by the sea.
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Illustrative →Erkan Old Houses
Er-Kan Old Village sits in Xi-Yu Township, Penghu, a fully preserved Min-Nan-style historic settlement whose history traces back four hundred years; the oldest, the Chen family old house, is about two centuries old. Buildings here are made mostly of local coral-limestone and basalt, giving the village a distinctive island style. After recent restoration, Er-Kan Old Village has become both a sightseeing spot and a venue for markets and local-food experiences - almond tea, douhua, and cactus shaved ice - so visitors can soak up both historical atmosphere and local life.
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