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Illustrative Zhunan Shishan Family Park is located at No. 39-45, Zhenru Road, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, a free family park. The grounds feature a Huoyanshan-shaped seven-color slide as the main visual highlight, combined with a large sand pit, mushroom house, nest swing, spinning disc, climbing wall, and splash pool, giving children plenty of space to run, splash, and explore. The park has family restrooms and a large free parking lot with convenient transportation, suitable for family day trips or school outdoor education.
Illustrative Five Yuan Two Jiao is in Caoling, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, at an elevation of about 1,600 metres, a natural landscape wrapped in Moso bamboo forest. The grounds are dotted with bamboo-woven pavilions; the cumulative count of their corners gave the spot its name 'five yuan and two jiao', and the scene evokes a hidden-away atmosphere reminiscent of Kyoto's Arashiyama. Summer temperatures run low, making it ideal for escaping the heat, walking and photo ops, and it connects with the neighbouring Wood Horse Old Trail and Yunlingzhi Hill trails, well-suited to a one-day hiking itinerary.
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Illustrative →Luodong Slide Ball Pool Cafe
Luodong Slide & Ball Pit Cafe is a distinctive café that combines coffee with family play facilities. Inside, a large slide and ball pit share space with afternoon tea and light meals designed for both kids and grown-ups. Located in downtown Luodong, close to the night market and the train station, it makes a natural rest stop for family outings, letting adults enjoy coffee time while kids play to their heart's content.
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Illustrative →LanPO
LanPO is a glass-house restaurant near Yilan Station built around natural, healthy local ingredients and creative Taiwanese flavors, pairing Italian-style pasta, Taiwanese mixed noodles, rice dishes and refined desserts. The interior follows a forest aesthetic with lush potted plants and offers a roomy, comfortable dining space that welcomes families and pets, with parking available. The signature drink is the eye-ball milk tea, and the menu includes kids' meals and pet meals. A lovely stop on a Yilan trip for a rest, gathering and photos.
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Illustrative →Lanyang Flora & Fauna Kingdom
Lanyang Flora & Fauna Kingdom in Zhuangwei Township, Yilan is a comprehensive destination combining a zoo, botanical garden and family DIY experiences. Covering more than 3,000 ping of indoor and outdoor space, the site lets visitors get close to and feed over 20 species including capybaras, alpacas, kangaroos, teacup pigs and cats, plus bird displays of pelicans and eagles, regardless of weather. A plant DIY classroom, a cat tea room and CAPY CAFE let visitors of all ages soak up nature and greenery between activities. Multilingual service is available, suitable for families, schools and foreign travelers, making it the best rainy-day or weekend backup for family outings in Yilan.
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Illustrative →Layji Crayon Castle
Lan Yi Crayon Castle in Suao, Yilan is a family-friendly tourist factory themed around fluorescent color crayons. The exterior features giant crayons and playful architecture, making it a popular photo spot. Inside, four DIY workshops let visitors make crayons, color markers, paintings and pinwheels, plus an eight-story rainbow slide that lets kids burn off energy indoors. Tickets aren't the cheapest but include multiple experiences and spending credits, so the value holds up. A good fit for families, kindergartens and elementary students on half-day or full-day trips, and a convenient midway stop when driving through Suao toward Hualien.
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Illustrative →Taxi Museum
The Taxi Museum in Suao, Yilan is Taiwan's—and likely the world's—first private museum dedicated to taxis. Inside, antique taxis from around the world are on display alongside models and taxi-related merchandise, plus family-friendly interactive facilities like an all-yellow carousel and bumper cars. The admission ticket can be exchanged for a drink and offsets spending inside. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM; adult tickets are NT$200, seniors and children 3 and up NT$150, children under 3 free, with annual passes available. A good choice for rainy-day indoor family fun and a brush with taxi history.
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Illustrative →Toucheng Leisure Farm
Toucheng Leisure Farm in Toucheng, Yilan covers about 120 hectares and blends satoyama nature with sustainable farming, offering family experiences like herb gathering, animal observation, DIY crafts and environmental education. The grounds include classrooms, rest areas, orchard and vegetable gardens, and viewing trails, with a one-night, three-meal stay package covering welcome snacks, breakfast and dinner. A great choice for families looking to leave the city behind, get close to nature, and learn about food and farming.
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