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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] Tongliang Ancient Banyan](/api/images/entities/penghu-tw-06b058b50ab1/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Tongliang Ancient Banyan
Tong-Liang Ancient Banyan stands before the Bao-An Temple in Tong-Liang Village, Bai-Sha, Penghu, a giant banyan more than three hundred years old. Its canopy and aerial roots weave into a natural pavilion, casting green shade over more than a hundred ping of ground - Penghu's largest green-shaded spot. Visitors can rest and snap photos under the tree, then visit the neighboring Cross-Sea Bridge and Bao-An Temple. Free parking and walking paths make it a great choice for families and pets alike - a summer escape and a taste of local culture in one spot.
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![[Illustrative] Giocare Italian Hand-drip Coffee](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-2564e131ccac/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Giocare Italian Hand-drip Coffee
Giocare is a courtyard-style café in Hualien reborn from a vintage house, blending Japanese pour-over coffee, hand-made ceramics and a cat-friendly atmosphere. The leafy old courtyard and large shade trees let customers sip espresso and light meals in dappled daylight, with handmade pottery on display and for sale. Cats roam freely thanks to the pet-friendly policy, drawing a faithful following of creatives and cat lovers. It is one of Hualien's most atmospheric spots for slow-living afternoons.
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![[Illustrative] Mr. & Mrs. Yuan's Time](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-979529cbcba4/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Mr. & Mrs. Yuan's Time
Mr. and Mrs. Yuan's Kitchen at 106 Wan, Feng-Bin Township, is a pet-friendly seafood restaurant near Shi-Ti fishing harbour. The menu leans on fresh catch of the day at mid-range prices (about NT$200 to NT$1,000), and the dining room is comfortable with on-site parking. Some reviews note the seasoning runs mild and the music loud, but the spacious, air-conditioned interior and reservation service make it a reliable shelter for a meal — particularly handy for families travelling with dogs.
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![[Illustrative] Houdian Sweet Coffee](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-465706ad2653/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Houdian Sweet Coffee
Hou-Dian-Tian Café hides in an alley between Cheng-Gong and Fu-Jian streets in Hualien City. The plain white façade opens into a wood-and-warm-light interior with a literary, laid-back feel. The concise menu covers pour-over coffee, tea and a rotating dessert case (canelés are the signature), and a small seat count means reservations are wise for an unhurried afternoon. As a pet-friendly café that keeps two dachshunds and a resident cat, it welcomes visitors with their own pets and is a favourite among the city's animal lovers.
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![[Illustrative] Original Ranch](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-16dd569058ab/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Original Ranch
Yuan-Ye Pasture sits on the Seven Star Lake shoreline in Xin-Cheng Township and is a pet-friendly sea-view café with a working-goat twist. Fresh goat-milk drinks headline the menu, joined by international mains, cheesecake and the signature goat-milk latte, while floor-to-ceiling windows turn the Pacific into a moving backdrop. Open through the afternoon until 6 p.m., it suits brunch, lunch or afternoon tea with an average spend of about NT$400. Dogs and cats are welcome indoors, and the tidy, comfortable seating has made it a hit with pet owners near Seven Star Lake.
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![[Illustrative] Coffee Petit Store](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-5649140915fb/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Coffee Petit Store
Ka-Bi Xiao-Mai-Suo occupies Hualien's Japanese-era chief-prosecutor dormitory, a county-listed heritage building. Inside, Shōwa-period antiques and tatami-mat seating recreate an old Kyoto-style townhouse, while the menu covers coffee, desserts and light meals. The shop is fully pet-friendly, and its two resident Shiba Inus — Dou-Zhai and Xi-Mei — are the unofficial mascots. Guests remove their shoes and slip on socks (the café sells its own branded pairs) before settling in, and the roomy seats and garden courtyard invite lingering over afternoon tea. A must-visit for Shiba fans and lovers of retro atmosphere.
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