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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 →Tai'an Waterfall
Tai-An Waterfall sits in Keelung's Qi-Du District, surrounded by dense forest with mostly stone-slab or concrete-paved trails that are gentle and family-friendly. The site offers parking, large gazebos, and clean restrooms where visitors can picnic and rest, and the shallow waterfall pool is safe for children to splash in. The site is pleasant year round — azaleas bloom in spring, and the cool shade makes it a refreshing summer escape. The walk from the parking lot to the falls is about 5 to 10 minutes, with the full visit running 60 to 90 minutes. An easy, accessible nature spot near downtown Keelung.
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Illustrative →National Museum of Marine Science & Technology
National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST) sits in Ba-Dou-Zi, Keelung, a popular indoor family attraction in the north. The museum includes a Children's Hall, Deep Sea Hall, Marine Science Hall, and Marine Theater, with a wide range of marine ecology, science interactives, and exploration experiences. Signature features include a mini double-decker bus, an RB-02 rescue boat boarding experience, and a large spiral slide, suitable for visitors from infants to seniors. General admission is NT$200; children under 6 enter free, and kids under 12 with ID also enter free of charge. Plan for a half-day to a full day to explore.
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Illustrative →Marine Science Museum
The National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST) is in Keelung, one of northern Taiwan's favorite indoor family attractions. The museum features a Children's Hall, Deep Sea Hall, Marine Science Hall, and Marine Theater, with interactive models, a mini double-decker bus, an RB-02 rescue boat boarding experience, and a large spiral slide — engaging for everyone from infants to grandparents. Admission is NT$200; children under 6 enter free. Plan for a half-day to a full day to dive deep into ocean knowledge and culture.
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Illustrative →Haixing Swimming Pool
Hai-Xing Swimming Pool is in Wai-Mu-Shan, Keelung, a free public pool filled with natural seawater. The site has a parking lot, restrooms, rinse rooms, and life-jacket rental, with lifeguards on duty on weekends. The pool is split into three zones: an intertidal shallow area for toddlers to wade and watch marine life, a roughly one-meter-deep children's pool for school-age kids, and a deeper seawater swim lane for adults to swim and snorkel. Multiple renovations have renewed the platforms, stairs, and railings, improving safety; the only downside is limited shade. It is open 24 hours year-round, completely free, and a popular Keelung spot for families escaping the heat and enjoying sea activities.
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Illustrative →Chaojing Intelligent Ocean Museum
Chao-Jing Smart Ocean Museum sits inside Chao-Jing Park on Bei-Ning Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung — an indoor aquarium that blends live marine displays with cutting-edge interactive technology. The museum features a jellyfish hall, VR immersive sea tunnel, and 5G immersive experience zones, with audio guides and multimedia interactives that let visitors of all ages learn about the ocean through play. Full tickets are NT$300, student tickets (age 6 and up) NT$250, and entry is free for children under 6 and seniors 65 and older. Hours run 09:00–17:00 (extended to 18:00 on holidays), with online booking available. The museum also has dining options including a café, yakiniku, and dessert shops for family breaks.
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Illustrative →Malingkeng Creek
Ma-Ling-Keng Stream runs through Fu-Min Riverside Park in Keelung's Qi-Du District, a natural landscape and ecological conservation park well-suited to family trips. The stream is clear to the bottom, with upper and lower wading platforms; the shallow area is safe for toddlers to play, while the deeper pool lets older kids and adults splash to their hearts' content. The grounds include a Tung-flower trail for blossom season walks and hiking, and the stream is a great place to watch small fish, shrimp, and aquatic insects. The ecosystem is well maintained, with stream-closure fish-protection measures keeping water quality high, making it a perfect summer spot for cooling off, family picnics, and easy hikes.
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