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![[Illustrative] Zhunan Lion Mountain Family Park](/api/images/entities/miaoli-tw-dfaaa17b18e5/hero.webp)
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] Wuyuan Erjiao](/api/images/entities/yunlin-tw-fe309ec8300f/hero.webp)
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] Huaxingchi Park](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-27908f1476d7/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Huaxingchi Park
Huaxing Pond Ecological Park is located in Tianxin Village, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, covering about 6.5-6.97 hectares—a city park blending natural ecology with family-friendly play areas. The park features a service center, waterfront cafe, observation deck, sunken waterfront walkway, and two themed play zones: Adventure Forest and Extreme Hill. Activities include grass sliding, zip lines, climbing nets, and stone-bed slides, while a splash pool just three centimeters deep is perfect for toddlers. Free admission, frequent low-altitude plane flyovers, and diverse facilities make it ideal for families, couples, and groups.
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![[Illustrative] Su's Manor](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-502f454d4267/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Su's Manor
Su Family Manor is located near Cihu in Dasi District, Taoyuan, covering over ten thousand ping of land. The estate blends French southern architecture with natural farm landscapes, creating a romantic garden atmosphere complete with a small petting zoo. Over 20 species of animals live on the grounds, including capybaras, alpacas, smiling sheep, peacocks, and swans, offering close-up interaction and feeding experiences (some require staff assistance). The estate also features a pineapple-shaped playground, a spacious family restaurant, and a large playroom (open on holidays, free for children under 3), perfect for family fun, photos, and learning about farm life.
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![[Illustrative] Hutoushan Park](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-7da0fbb7a518/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Hutoushan Park
Hutoushan Park sits on the hilly northern edge of Taoyuan City, a beloved urban oasis for locals and tourists alike. The park's all-age-friendly trails are color-coded: gentle, accessible paths suit seniors and toddlers, while more challenging summit routes satisfy serious hikers. Highlights include the owl-themed Owl Forest School, treehouse platforms, observation decks, Jingguo Plum Garden, BBQ area, and multiple pavilions. Spring brings cherry blossoms, summer offers shaded forest retreats, autumn shows colorful foliage, and nightfall reveals panoramic views of Taoyuan's city lights. The park is free year-round with simple food stalls and restaurants nearby—ideal for packing light snacks and drinks for a full day of family nature enjoyment.
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![[Illustrative] Ant Empire](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-7dea9976023d/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Ant Empire
Ant Empire in Taoyuan City is Taiwan's only museum dedicated to ant keeping and ecological education. The museum displays around fifty species of native Taiwanese ants, offering close-up observation, interactive exhibitions, and DIY ant-nest building experiences. It is an excellent destination for parent-child learning and a natural science extension activity. Beyond viewing ant specimens through magnifying equipment, visitors can purchase keeping supplies and related books on-site, allowing everyone to appreciate ant diversity and ecological roles through play.
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→Lion Imagination Factory
Lion Stationery Imagination Factory at No. 188, Section 2, Zhongyuan Road, Longtan District, Taoyuan City, is a tourist factory themed around stationery making and creative DIY. The bright, airy space features painting walls, bubble machines, marker assembly experiences, crayon walls, and other interactive facilities perfect for family visits. Children aged 1-3 or under 100 cm in height enter free, while other visitors need to purchase tickets or add-on DIY courses. The complex offers outdoor and underground free parking with convenient transportation, making it an excellent choice for family tourism in Taoyuan.
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![[Illustrative] Mazu New Village](/api/images/entities/taoyuan-tw-82eda594f907/hero.webp)
Illustrative →Mazu New Village
Mazu New Village in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, is a creative and cultural park transformed from a former military dependents' village. The site preserves nostalgic architecture including red-brick bungalows, weathered walls, and grid-patterned alleys, combined with DIY craft shops, cafes, specialty snacks, and art exhibitions that offer diverse leisure experiences for families, couples, and arts enthusiasts. Visitors can paint, make ice pops, or enjoy egg waffles in the retro alleys, learn about military-village life at the Mazu Story House, or watch free films at the nearby Zhongli Light Shadow Cinema. Admission is free year-round, with a recommended 2-3 hour visit ideal for half-day or full-day itineraries that can be combined with other Zhongli attractions.
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