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![[Illustrative] Ivar Coffee House](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-c43abd08df14/hero.webp)
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] Dream Forest Residence](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-8fd62c65b447/hero.webp)
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] Alabawan Bay](/api/images/entities/keelung-tw-8969c2dd6aea/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Alabawan Bay
A secluded cove inside Heping Island Geological Park, Alabao Bay is famed for sea-carved rock formations such as the Leopard and Pharaoh rocks and a near 270-degree ocean panorama. Open only from May to September under a daily-quota reservation system, it ranks among the world's 21 most beautiful sunrise viewing spots, making the dawn hike a photographer's dream. The gravel trail calls for grippy shoes, and guided tickets unlock the full tidal-pool ecosystem tour.
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![[Illustrative] Dongshan Pine Gate Pool](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-7a3788531699/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Dongshan Pine Gate Pool
Songshumen Pool at No. 503, Songshu Road, Dongshan Township, Yilan is a family-friendly swimming and water-play spot fed by natural spring water. The site has a standard pool, a mid-depth pool and a children's wading pool, plus a three-story water slide and a variety of inflatable water toys that keep both kids and adults entertained. The whole pool area is shaded by black sun netting for sun protection, and the site is equipped with changing rooms, lockers, hair dryers and a kiosk, making it well-suited for a full day out.
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![[Illustrative] Dongshan River Water Park](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-cef2ab26715b/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Dongshan River Water Park
Dongshan River Water Park in Yilan is a river-themed park designed for families and summer relief. Riverside walking paths, cycling lanes and wide lawns invite picnics, with shaded seating and clean public restrooms, making it ideal for a relaxed stroll or bike ride with the whole family. A signature bright-red arch bridge and a water play zone let visitors get close to the water to splash and boat, and in summer the park hosts a water amusement area and the International Children's Folklore & Folkgame Festival. The park is free to enter, easy to reach and sits near Dongshan Station, making it a top pick for Yilan summer cooling-off and family outings.
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![[Illustrative] Beiguan Sea Tide Park](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-2c5996a5699c/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Beiguan Sea Tide Park
Beiguan Tidal Park in Toucheng, Yilan is one of the Eight Views of Lanyang, offering natural reefs, marine erosion formations and a sweeping line where sea meets sky. A trail winds along the coast, letting visitors take in the full silhouette of Guishan Island up close while listening to the surf breaking against the shore. Admission to the park is free, with only a parking fee charged; visitors can take the train to Guishan Station and walk about 15 minutes. Great for families, photographers and nature watchers, it offers a peaceful coastal walk and viewing experience.
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![[Illustrative] Homing](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-cd4372105917/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Homing
Homing in Jiaosi, Yilan is a parent-child farm built out in a Wild West desert style. The grounds are spacious and clean, with a wide range of animal encounters including feeding capybaras, goats, sheep, guinea pigs, parrots and giant tortoises. Beyond the animal area, the site offers photo spots like tented wagons and cactus-painted shipping containers, plus ball pits, bouncy horses and other kids' play equipment, along with simple snacks. A great choice for families who want their children to experience farm life and a little nature education.
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![[Illustrative] National Center for Traditional Arts](/api/images/entities/yilan-tw-d49e4d41d4a1/hero.webp)
Illustrative →National Center for Traditional Arts
The National Center for Traditional Arts (also called the Yilan Traditional Arts Center) in Yilan is a cultural and family-friendly destination suitable for all ages. The grounds host traditional folk-art performances alongside hands-on DIY experiences such as handcrafting toys, letting children learn Taiwanese traditional culture through play. Facilities are welcoming and work for toddlers through elementary students, and visitors can join guided tours or workshops. The campus also serves up local snacks and offers boat rides on the lake to take in the surrounding scenery, making for a full trip that blends art, education and nature.
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