Ever wondered where all that packaged food came from. Take the kids on an educational tour of a typical food factory where frozen stuffed buns and dumplings are made by the thousand. Learn to make Chinese dim sum, pastries, cakes, confectionery, and even handicrafts. For those with a sweet tooth, pay a visit to ‘Nougat […]
READ MORESoak in natural hot springs
Taiwan is famous for its natural springs, a function of its geographical location. What you may not know is that while hot springs abound, there are also many cold springs, mud springs, and sea-bed hot springs too. Enjoy a natural hot spring bath at the hotel where you’re staying, or visit one of the many […]
READ MORESongshan Cultural and Creative Park
Based on the site where a cigarette factory once stood, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park has become a hub for locals in Taipei who are interested in various artistic, cultural, and creative events. While away an hour or two as you wander through the museums, bookstores, libraries, galleries, exhibitions, and artisans offering classes in their […]
READ MORESlurp on a bubble tea
Although there are Bubble tea shops everywhere in Taiwan, for a serious bubble tea fan, there is only one destination. Make the pilgrimage to Chun Shui Tang in Taichung, the birthplace of the universally popular drink. A truly memorable experience for kids and teens who love a good bubble tea. Visitors can even book a […]
READ MORECatch a Taiwanese puppet show
Hand puppets are one of the most popular traditional creative art forms in Taiwan. Visit a specially themed restaurant dedicated to preserving this unique traditional art, which entertains while teaching the history and culture. Enjoy a typical Taiwanese meal, while being entertained. Kids will love the chance to try their hand at the puppets.
READ MOREVisit Taipei Zoo
Taipei Zoo opened in 1915 and since then has captivated visitors with its wide variety of animals from Taiwan, Australia, Africa, and Asia. Not surprisingly, the highlight of the zoo is the pandas – kindly on loan from mainland China. In addition to the world’s cutest bears, the zoo is home to over 130 species […]
READ MOREHomestay in an indigenous village
Visit an authentic indigenous village hidden in the mountains and get to know the local people, culture, food, and life. The adventure continues by 4WD when you drive down to the riverbed, tracing waterfalls along the way.
READ MOREFarm stays and visits
Book in for a farm stay at one of Taiwan’s best leisure farms where kids can experience traditional life and agricultural practices that are maintained today. They’ll pick up knowledge of local produce, and when night falls, release a paper sky lantern into the darkness with their wishes painted onto it. For a farm stay […]
READ MOREBiking
Biking is a great way to experience a destination from a unique perspective. There are many bike-friendly places in Taiwan and when traveling with kids, our picks of the bunch include a relaxing ride at Dajia Riverside Park or Da-dao-cheng in Taipei. Further afield, enjoy cycling along beautiful tracks around Sun Moon Lake, featured internationally […]
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