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Miniatures Museum sits at B1, No. 96, Section 1, Jianguo North Road in Taipei's Zhongshan District and is the first museum in Asia dedicated to miniature art. The museum presents micro-dioramas and dollhouses at a 1:12 scale, with a collection of more than 300 exquisitely crafted models from around the world, well suited for family visits and art lovers. The exhibition flow is straightforward and comfortable even on rainy days, with related gifts and books on offer. Access is convenient, about an 8-minute walk from MRT Songjiang Nanjing Station, Exits 4 and 5.

Yukids Island is an indoor family park from the Taroko Group in Taipei, offering playful spaces and hands-on courses built around learning-through-fun. The venue features ball pits, mock kitchens, food-themed toys and other facilities, suited for preschool children (roughly ages 2.5 to 5, under 128 cm in height) to play safely with guardian supervision. Most locations are set within large shopping malls for one-stop family leisure, and the park meets German and Taiwanese safety standards, making it a popular indoor family attraction in Taipei.

Beitou Library Branch (Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch) sits inside Beitou Park and is Taiwan's first library to earn the diamond-grade green building label, widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful public libraries. The two-story building (plus basement) covers about 650 ping and blends solid wood with abundant natural light to evoke a treehouse-in-the-forest reading vibe. Beyond its rich book collection, the library offers a parent-child reading area, manga and building-block zones at no charge, making it an indoor destination well suited for families, design lovers and couples.

Beitou Library (Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch) sits inside Beitou Park and is Taiwan's first library to earn world-class green-building certification. The building is designed with one basement level and two above-ground floors, totaling about 650 ping, with a wood-toned and ecologically green facade. The rooftop is fitted with solar panels and a rainwater recycling system, blending sustainability with comfort. The collection is extensive, and the interior includes a computer area, printers and a children's zone, plus a serene reading environment with natural scenery, making it an ideal destination for sightseeing, families and learning, open to the public free of charge.

Beitou Zhoumei Sports Park is in Taipei's Beitou District, a public sports park open free to all. The grounds cover a wide area with a swimming hall, gym, basketball courts, tennis courts, table-tennis rooms, art classrooms and a daycare, alongside the neighboring Beitou Incinerator Theme Pavilion, so visitors can enjoy a rich leisure and sports experience. Residents registered in Beitou, Shilin, Neihu, Nangang and Wenshan districts can use the swimming hall for free, while other visitors may register on-site and enter between 09:00 and 21:00, well suited for whole-family outings or sports enthusiasts.

Beitou Hot Spring Museum is at No. 2, Zhongshan Road in Taipei's Beitou District. Originally the Beitou Public Bathhouse from the Japanese colonial era, it has been preserved as a century-old historic site. Inside, the original underground bathhouse, stained glass and wooden architecture are preserved, alongside exhibits on Beitou's hot-spring history and geology. Admission is free, open Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays); some special exhibitions may require an additional fee. Step inside and it feels like traveling back to the hot-spring culture of the Japanese era, with the chance to view the treasured Beitou stone up close and soak in the atmosphere of a Japanese-style bathhouse.