ChanghuaPlay Recommendations

Cheng-Mei Cultural Park in Yong-Jing Township, Changhua County, covers about ten hectares and blends a Japanese-style garden with a Chinese-style old mansion in a pet-friendly leisure destination. The site splits into East and West zones, holding the century-old Cheng-Mei Ancestral Hall, a floating umbrella street, the 'Taiwanese Kenroku-en' (He-Yuan), a bald-cypress walk, rose garden and wishing-flower corridor — ideal for families, couples and pet owners together. The glass-house ticketing hall and 'Happiness Hall' sell simple drinks, snacks, souvenirs and small potted plants, with seating to rest. Visitors wander wide lawns, ponds and old-tree groves at a relaxed pace — plan at least three hours for a full visit.

Sea-Cow Station opposite Pu-Tian Temple in Changhua County is a pet-friendly destination that fuses fishing culture with ecological experiences. Visitors ride a vintage iron-bull cart out to the tidal flats to rake clams, grill fresh oysters and enjoy seafood porridge, with the chance to pose with the station's star sea cow. Suitable for the whole family and pets, it offers a genuine taste of fishing-village life and natural ecology.

Bai-Fa-Yi in Changhua County is an old-house-themed pet-friendly café. The menu centres on warm coffee, desserts and home-style noodles, set in a space that preserves the original retro architecture so guests can share time with their pets in a relaxed atmosphere. While detailed hours and prices are not posted, the pet-friendly character regularly earns it a place on Changhua's recommended pet-friendly restaurant lists — a good fit for owners who want to bring pets along or for travellers who love old-house café culture.

Green-Sea Café in Tian-Wei, Changhua, combines a Greek-Mediterranean white building with a wide garden to create a picture-perfect courtyard café. The shop serves international dishes, coffee and afternoon tea, with a pet-friendly area so pets can also enjoy the laid-back time. The setting is great for photos, family gatherings or meet-ups with friends, with plenty of seating and parking — a hidden gem in Tian-Wei that pairs good food with fine scenery.

Feng-Sha-Di Coffee Garden at Lane 172, Section 1, Zhang-Yuan Road in Hua-Tan Township, Changhua County, hides down a forest lane beside Provincial Highway 139. The garden grows and roasts its own beans, offering multiple pour-over and single-origin coffees priced roughly NT$60-180. Set inside a residential-style exterior, the interior has comfortable sofas, floor-to-ceiling windows and green views of the on-site coffee garden, with free sockets and a pet-friendly policy that welcomes small and medium pets. No food is served, but you may bring your own, and the venue also offers all-you-can-drink buyout packages — a hidden coffee garden built for a quiet afternoon.