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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] Nazizi Grilled Fish](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-a52fe425ac2e/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Nazizi Grilled Fish
Na-Zi-Zi Grilled Fish on He-Ping Road is a pet-friendly indigenous omakase restaurant in Hualien. The signature is salt-grilled Taiwan tilapia served Amis-style; for about NT$350 per person guests enjoy seven to twelve courses including grilled fish, unlimited braised-pork rice and seasonal vegetables. The dining room is open and well-lit, with on-leash dogs of all sizes welcome and resident dogs to play with. Affordable prices, generous courses and a salty-savoury profile have made it popular with families and pet owners alike — perfect for travellers who want indigenous cuisine without leaving their dog at home.
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![[Illustrative] Happiness a Little Earlier](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-786694a69540/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Happiness a Little Earlier
Shan-Xia Chen-Liang sits along Provincial Highway 11 on the Hualien coast, near Farglory Ocean Park and Shan-Du Space. The kitchen focuses on Southeast Asian and Thai dishes, served in a Bali-style garden courtyard with sea views and a pet-friendly policy that suits family gatherings, company dinners and birthday celebrations. Reservations are recommended — without one, walk-ins can sit outdoors, and queues are common. The vibe is unhurried and holiday-like, equally good for photos and for the food itself.
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![[Illustrative] Meilongzhen](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-92456bac1afc/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Meilongzhen
Xing-Fu Early Bird is a pet-friendly brunch spot in downtown Hualien with a British family-café feel. The menu mixes Taiwanese breakfast classics with Western brunch — pancakes, burgers and even Hong-Kong-style spicy hotpot — and runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Weekday and weekend customers can add an NT$100 all-you-can-drink bar covering milk, soup and other beverages. A dedicated pet corner and a kids' play nook make it a comfortable choice for families travelling with dogs.
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![[Illustrative] Woof Cafe](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-64702e51cb99/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Woof Cafe
Mei-Long Zhen in Hualien's Mei-Lun district reimagines an abandoned harbour-bureau dormitory as a chic pet-friendly dining destination, opened in August 2023 by entertainers Du Shi-Mei and Zhuang Zhi-Long. Afternoon tea comes with set menus designed for dogs, while the evening shifts to seasonal land-and-sea omakase built around grilled meats and fresh seafood. Large dogs are welcome, and the kitchen stocks pet meals, water bowls and a lawn out front — a fitting spot for families and couples travelling with their dogs.
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![[Illustrative] Huiyouba Fish Experience Center](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-768979cd5d79/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Huiyouba Fish Experience Center
Wang Woof Cofe opened in November 2023 in the Nan-Bin section of Hualien's Pacific Park and is Taiwan's only giant-poodle-themed pet restaurant. A fenced lawn out front gives dogs room to run, while shaded seating and a pet-friendly dining zone let owners eat and play with their pets at the same time. The quirky décor is built for photos, drawing dog lovers for meet-ups and a relaxed afternoon. It is one of the most distinctive pet-friendly dining choices on a Hualien trip.
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![[Illustrative] Langman Coffee](/api/images/entities/hualien-tw-cf405ffdcbba/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Langman Coffee
Hui-You-Ba Fish Experience Centre at Seven Star Lake is built around fish-education, combining eating, playing and learning. Visitors can touch fish, learn about common local species and sustainable fishing methods, then taste creative snacks and bento made from sustainable seafood — bonito popcorn, one-bite fish crisps and fish-floss milk-cap black tea among them. The space hosts a fish-species display wall, a creative-merchandise shop and a drinks counter, with guided narration included. Free public parking sits at the end of Qi-Xing Street for self-drive visitors.
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