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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 →Niugangling Trail
Niugangling Trail on Guanyin Mountain, Wugu District is about 750 meters long, starting just 100 meters from the Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center. The path alternates between stone steps, wooden boardwalks, and dirt-rock stairs, with about 400 meters of continuous climbing at moderate difficulty — suitable for families and casual hikers. The latter half flattens into a wooden boardwalk with panoramic views of Taipei Basin, Tamsui River, and Keelung River. The observation deck, called 'Fire Signal Station,' dates back to the Japanese colonial era. Round trip takes about one hour. Free admission.
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Illustrative →Fulong Mountain Trail
Fulong Mountain Trail on Guanyin Mountain, Wugu District is a family-friendly hiking trail about 1,315 meters long, starting near Wugu Shan'an Temple and ending at Lingyun Zen Temple. The trail is divided into two sections by Lingyun Road — the first 400 meters follows a stream and bamboo grove, while the second 700 meters passes a countryside restaurant area before ascending to Lingyun Temple. Originally a Buddhist pilgrimage route with 33 Buddha statues along the way, it blends history, culture, and natural scenery for a relaxed family hike.
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Illustrative →St. Mary Family Amusement Park
Santa Maria Family Amusement Park on the 4th floor of Santa Maria Factory in Tucheng District is a macaron-colored indoor children's play space covering about 150 ping. It offers over 10 themed facilities including mini cars, LEGO puzzles, a carousel, ball pit, giant slide, and sandbox, plus DIY bread, cookie, and cake workshops. Suitable for ages 2–12, facilities are new and safe with photo spots and rest areas for parents. Open Tuesday–Sunday 09:30–18:00 (closed Mondays). Weekdays: unlimited play; holidays: 3-hour sessions. Tickets NT$250–499 by age, with meal add-on packages.
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Illustrative →Butterfly Trail
Butterfly Trail in Wulai's Butterfly Park is a family-friendly nature path about 1 kilometer long. The flat route of mostly gravel and wooden boardwalk is suitable for strollers. Clear irrigation channels and streams run alongside the path, and walkers can enjoy the sound of flowing water while observing butterflies and other wildlife. The entire trail takes about one hour, is open all day, and free to enter, with parking and public restrooms available — ideal for families, seniors, and first-time hikers.
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Illustrative →Guanyin Mountain Trail System
Guanyin Mountain Trail in Wugu District is a family-friendly forest canopy walk in the Guanyin Mountain National Scenic Area. About 800 meters of wooden boardwalk and steel bridges, flat and shaded — suitable for strollers, seniors, and children. Starting from the Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center (reachable by bus routes Orange 20 and 785, or from Luzhou MRT), the trail offers forest views, mountain panoramas, and glimpses of the Linkou plain. Near Lingyun Temple and Tamsui riverbank. Completely free, it's an ideal choice for family nature walks and easy hiking.
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Illustrative →Leopard Cat Coffee Forest Hall
Baobao Coffee Forest Hall next to Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center in Wugu District combines coffee, light meals, and cat interaction in a family-friendly setting. The double-height interior frames forest views, with both indoor and outdoor seating perfect for a post-hike rest. The highlight is six resident Bengal cats — visitors can interact up close on weekdays and observe from the second floor on weekends. The menu features pasta, truffle dishes, signature coffee, and desserts, all in a cat-themed decor. Nearby raptor exhibit and Linshao Trail make it ideal for a half-day family outing.
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