Family Trips
Explore Taoyuan Freely – The “Explore Taoyuan Freely” Travel Guide Popularity Awards Have Begun!
The Taoyuan City Tourism and Travel Bureau has pioneered Taiwan’s first online travel service platform, “Explore Taoyuan Freely.” Over the past year, it has developed 53 travel itineraries and attracted 3,304 travelers. To celebrate its first anniversary, the bureau has launched seasonally limited travel packages that combine the beauty of Longtan’s lupine flowers, Dayuan’s purple sweet potato festival, and the Taoyuan Agricultural Expo. Additionally, it has issued a call to travel writers to share their experiences and hidden gems in Taoyuan. By accumulating popularity, participants can win great prizes such as NT$5,000 accommodation vouchers.
Octopus-Shaped Slide: A Highlight at Xibei Park
Parks should not only be fun but also feature creative designs. Located on Section 2, Duxing Road in Banqiao, Xibei Park has undergone a distinctive renovation with a large, Q-version octopus-shaped terrazzo inclusive slide. The octopus’s tentacles have been designed as various recreational facilities suitable for children, combining entertainment with thoughtful design. The project is nearing completion and will open to the public after obtaining safety certification. Perfect for parent-child play In addition to featuring four slides of varying widths, heights, and speeds that are suitable for solo riders or parent-child duos, the large Q-version octopus slide also includes a spacious sandpit covering approximately 144 square meters. Other play facilities such as climbing structures, a large ocean-themed hand and foot washing pool, and nest-style swings are all ideal for family fun. Meanwhile, the traditional hard-surface pathway in the green space near the library has been replaced with a flexible PU pathway. The park continues to undergo greening efforts and offers a variety of recreational amenities, suitable for both active and quiet activities. This allows children, teenagers, and children with disabilities to enjoy safe and comfortable playtime with their parents, fully embracing an inclusive and friendly environment.
Family-friendly trips & Lantern Festival fun – Enjoy a festive start to the year in Pingtung
According to tradition, the Lunar New Year celebrations continue until the Lantern Festival. From the Land Art Festival and Christmas events late last year to the Tropical Agriculture Expo and Lantern Festival earlier this year, Pingtung has hosted four vibrant themed activities in succession. The Lantern Festival also features the Six Villages’ Prayer Sharp-Fire Tower. Whether you’re into family trips, off-the-beaten-path travel, or cultural festivals, head to Taiwan’s southernmost region for a spring outing and New Year celebration. The Tropical Agriculture Expo, which attracted millions of visitors around the Lunar New Year, features 14 major themed zones. Among them is the world’s only 3D Hello Kitty rice art field, with its adorable land art drawing huge crowds. Meanwhile, the Lantern Festival showcases 20 light art installations combining music and interactive technology, stretching over 2 kilometers along Qianming Road from Qianxi Park to the Wan Nian Creek, creating a "river of light" that illuminates Pingtung’s night sky.
Where to go for a family-friendly Lunar New Year? Come watch a musical, listen to nursery rhymes, and enjoy sweet dumplings!
Join your parents for an artistic and fun Lunar New Year party. Celebrate the festive season at Eslite Xingchun (Spring Stroll)! Eslite Life is hosting Lunar New Year family parties "Let’s Go, Spring Stroll Fun" on February 24 at the Xinyi Store and March 3 at the Songshan Store. The Spring Stroll Fun event features amazing performances by the If Kids Theatre and the YOYO Family, plus traditional tangyuan (sweet dumplings) from the century-old Tsai Wanxing Old Shop and playful dough figurines to celebrate the Lantern Festival.
New Year fun for kids and parents alike – check out 3C tech and delicious treats at the super exciting building blocks and board games exhibition!
Celebrating the Year of the Dog – this year’s Lunar New Year holiday has six days off in a row. Have you planned where to celebrate? During the New Year season, the 12-Cube space on the first floor of San-Chung will be transformed into the most vibrant LEGO® bricks and board games exhibition in Taiwan – and it’s totally free to enter. Both kids and adults are having a blast in the ultra-popular giant building blocks pool, while the LEGO® challenge zone features eye-catching, large-scale games adapted from LEGO®, such as ring toss and shooting games, attracting long queues of excited children and families. The best place for a festive stroll during the New Year period? Head to Taipei’s largest and trendiest 3C tech mall, where you can enjoy cutting-edge technology experiences and the liveliest LEGO® bricks and board games showcase all in one go. San-Chung Lifestyle Mall stays open throughout the Lunar New Year, operating hours aligned with department stores—only closing early at 6 PM on New Year’s Eve, and reopening at 11 AM on the first day of the New Year to welcome festive strollers.
Family Castle: Make Your Own Pineapple Cakes
The Golden Pineapple Castle, which has been open for just over two years, is operated by the renowned pastry brand Wei Ge Baking. This eight-story building looks like a European-style castle, and its entrance is adorned with cute mascots and thoughtfully designed decor that is full of childlike charm—making it a perfect destination for family outings. Until the end of April, guided tours are completely free by reservation, and the pineapple cake-making experience is only half price at NT$100, which is a great deal. Child-friendly Decor, Grand Exterior Wei Ge Baking was established in 1992. Thanks to its innovative business approach, it has carved out a niche in Taiwan’s bakery industry, which is dominated by century-old shops. Two years ago, it built the Golden Pineapple Castle tourist factory on Tongxie Road along the middle reaches of the Love River in Kaohsiung. The site incorporates interactive technology and DIY pineapple cake experiences, offering families an educational and fun play space. As soon as you step into the Golden Pineapple Castle, you can clearly feel the dedication of the operators. The grand exterior of the castle...
City council candidate Lin Deyu invites the Fun Theater Troupe to delight families and children
Lin Deyu, the Democratic Progressive Party’s nominee for the city council in the Dali and Wufeng districts, specially invited the well-known children’s theater troupe “Fun Theater Troupe” on the afternoon of the 8th to perform “Saving the Colorful Kingdom” at the open space of the Wutai Night Market on Detai Street in Wufeng. The lively performance and the interaction between the actors and the children provided an exciting afternoon for nearly a thousand audience members. Lin Deyu promised on the spot that he would definitely focus on family-related issues in the future, with education as the top priority of his political agenda, and would be a voice for families. City council candidate Lin Deyu stated that the “Happy Family Arts and Culture Season,” organized by Legislative Yuan Vice President Tsai Chi-chang, has entered its fourth year. Thanks to his strong efforts, it is performing in the Tuen District for the first time this year. Last month, the Little Frog Theater Troupe was invited to perform at the Dali Children’s Welfare Center, attracting over a thousand parents and children. Therefore, he specially planned a performance in Wufeng
Parent-child tour at Furen Ranch – wander through natural scenery
The Taoyuan event of the "Walk to Boost Taiwan" hiking series organized by Want Want China Times Media Group kicked off at Furen Ranch on the 1st, attracting 1,500 participants. This hiking event also invited 100 family members from the Heart’s Home Foundation Taoyuan Branch to take part, filling the activity with love and community spirit. The Taoyuan leg of the "Walk to Boost Taiwan" hiking series was guided by the Taoyuan City Government, hosted by China Times and CTi TV, and co-organized by Want Want United Insurance, Wei Chuan Furen Ranch, and QTV. As soon as registration opened, all spots were snapped up instantly, drawing many families with children. The event combined a visit to Furen Ranch, allowing participants to happily enjoy the ranch scenery along the way. Organizers pointed out that blue skies, white clouds, grasslands, and herds of cattle are the hallmarks of Furen Ranch. Hiking here allows you to enjoy the natural landscape. Additionally, Furen Ranch features garden landscapes in diverse styles, where you can stroll among plants and flowers, breathe in the fresh air, and relax your mind.
The Peili trial has achieved success, promoting parent-child joy in speaking Hakka
The Hakka Affairs Council of Kaohsiung City Government began piloting the "New New Learning Hakka Family Empowerment Trial Plan" experimentally last August, inviting 10 families each from urban areas and Meinong District to participate. On the 11th, a results presentation was held at the Cultural Relics Museum of the New Hakka Cultural Park. Through a parent-child game challenge format, parents and children played games together while speaking Hakka and shared their experiences of using Hakka at home. Language learning is one of the most important aspects of a child's growth. Children can not only learn language and stimulate intelligence through games, running, jumping, and courses, but also acquire various skills and unlock their potential in a joyful learning atmosphere. The Hakka Affairs Council stated that the one-year "New New Learning Hakka Family Empowerment Trial Plan" introduced activities such as "Come Listen to a Story! Story + Extended Game Activities," "Parent-Child Cooking," "Fun with Hakka Board Games," "Handmade Picture Books," and more, making Hakka learning more lively and natural. Through gatherings every two months, it guides parent-child pairs to experience the joy of speaking Hakka through diverse games, while also assessing parents' effectiveness in promoting Hakka at home, serving as a reference for future expansion.
Summer family trips: 3 essential travel insurance coverage items
With Japan currently in the midst of its summer discount season and Taiwan entering its peak summer travel period, many parents have already planned their family trips to Japan. According to surveys, over 45% of people traveling to Japan prefer independent travel. Property insurance providers note that when traveling abroad independently, purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is especially important—and there are three must-have coverage items. Many parents prefer independent travel for family trips mainly because of the greater flexibility it offers. According to the 2017 Travel Intentions Survey, 45.3% of Taiwanese people prefer independent travel when going abroad. Looking at data from the past three years, the proportion of those who prefer independent travel has surpassed group tour rates (28.1%) for the first time. However, since independent travel doesn’t include guides or tour leaders, it’s even more crucial to plan comprehensive travel insurance for the whole family before departure to avoid being left helpless in case of emergencies during the trip.
Grand Park Hotel Teams Up with Kaohsiung Rapid Transit to Launch Grand Park Caoya Branch, Targeting the Family Travel Market
After six decades in operation, Kaohsiung’s Grand Park Hotel has leased a leisure building owned by Kaohsiung Rapid Transit (KRT), invested NT$40 million in renovations, and transformed it into the Grand Park Caoya Branch, which is set to begin trial operations in early August. Grand Park stated that in addition to replicating the business model of its Los Angeles branch in the U.S., the new location will also integrate with the Taroko Park theme park to tap into domestic and international family travel market opportunities. Grand Park Hotel was founded in 1958 by Dr. Chen Zhipei, its visionary founder. At its grand opening, the event not only featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the late General He Yingqin but also included an inscription by the renowned calligrapher Yu Youren. Having now celebrated six decades in business, the hotel has been passed on to the second generation—current Chairman Chen Haini—who, through steady and prudent management, has successively established four overseas branches in cities such as Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco in the United States.
Summer Family Stays Packed with Perks: Free Tickets, Room Makeovers & Summer Camps Await
Hotels are competing for the summer family travel market by launching fun-filled stay packages. Taipei’s Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel has teamed up with the popular summer exhibition "Crazy Bubble Lab" to offer free entry to guests. This interactive science-themed exhibit brings knowledge to life through hands-on activities like bubble sculpting and blowing, immersing both kids and adults in a magical bubble wonderland. Other highlights include the Bubble Snow Globe, Bubble Theater, and Fluorescent Bubble zones. Book the “Summer Bubble Fantasy Journey” from now until September 28th for a starting rate of NT$6,299+10% per room per night. The package not only includes free exhibition tickets but also hotel breakfast and a 24-hour Taipei Metro pass. Taipei’s Mandarin Oriental also offers exciting perks, with its “Pure Summer Family Getaway” package available from now until August 31st starting at NT$10,000 per room per night. Guests can
"Sightseeing Stocks" Lion Travel: Industry Focuses on Market Expansion, Taiwan Cruise Passenger Growth Prospects Strong
Taiwan’s cruise market has continued to thrive in recent years, rising to become the second-largest in Asia. YU Kuo-chen, General Manager of travel agency Lion Travel (2731), believes that Taiwanese travelers’ acceptance of cruise tourism is gradually increasing. With various operators strengthening their Asian route layouts and deploying new fleets to call at Taiwanese ports, he is optimistic that Taiwan’s cruise passenger growth could maintain a momentum of around 20% annually for the next five years. Lion Travel this year exclusively chartered two cherry blossom cruises on the "Majestic Princess," contributing NT$350 million in revenue. Next year, it will continue with four exclusive cherry blossom cruises on the "Sun Princess" and launch one exclusive voyage for the "Venetian Princess"’s Asia debut before Mother’s Day. YU expects that if all five exclusive voyages sell out, they could contribute NT$600 million in revenue, a 70% increase over this year. YU pointed out that cruises are gradually becoming another travel option for Taiwanese people, and the age group choosing cruise vacations has shifted downward from 55 to 50. Moreover, family groups and multi-generational travelers make up the majority, which is significantly different from the mainly middle-aged and elderly, mobility-impaired clientele seen in European and American cruise markets—resulting in notably different traveler demands.
Family Fun Day: Visit 3 Factories in Taoyuan All in One Go
When it comes to tourist factories, Taoyuan immediately comes to mind. As of last year, Taoyuan had a total of 28 tourist factories, making it one of the top choices for many family outings. But with so many factories to choose from, where should you start? The Taoyuan City Government has planned a one-day tour that includes visits to three factories, with the itinerary all arranged for you—no more decision fatigue. Tourist factories are like medium-sized amusement parks, offering everything from observation to hands-on experiences. They also allow visitors to get up close and personal with local industries through industrial tourism—a win-win for all. This tour includes visits to the Xiangyi Robot Dream Factory, the Nan Chiao Tourism Experience Factory, and the Coca-Cola Museum. The Xiangyi Robot Dream Factory is home to Taiwan’s most distinctive robot-themed experience space. Its museum exterior features 12 transparent floor-to-ceiling glass walls, creating a bright and spacious layout.
Guoguo takes you on an adventure of mountains and seas in Hualien and Taitung
Concerned about the impact of pension reforms on Hualien’s summer tourism, as well as the subsidies provided by the Tourism Bureau to four southern counties and cities and the tourism initiatives in Taitung County... Gogo Travel Agency, deeply rooted in Hualien, has specially designed mountain and sea tour packages to allow more young people to unleash their youthful energy in Hualien. From July 1 to September 30, they are launching the “Fun Summer – Time to Play!” package, featuring a three-day-two-night adventure and water play self-guided tour, as well as a two-day-one-night “Stay Up All Night at Yuan Ze Ocean Park” special program and a three-day-two-night Hualien family-friendly light travel package. Starting from just NT$4,599 per person for groups of two or more, these super-attractive deals offer accommodation options including Hanpin Hotel, Horizon Hotel, Lili ZheYuan, LiXuan Hotel, and LiGe Hotel. The packages also include round-trip flight tickets on Uni Air between Taipei and Hualien, or round-trip train tickets between Taipei and Hualien.
Nanzhuang World Trade Center Invites Families to a Fun-Filled Summer Vacation
Children's Inflatable Playground + Family Fun Lifestyle Market: Nanzhuang World Trade Center invites families to enjoy a fun summer vacation. The event will be held on Saturdays and Sundays in July (a total of 8 days) from 9 AM to 6 PM, officially kicking off tomorrow (the 7th). With over 2,100 ping of indoor air-conditioned space, it creates a recreational area where kids can burn off energy and adults can relax. The event includes the largest indoor children's inflatable playground in Tainan (700 ping) and a family lifestyle market (1,400 ping). The children's inflatable playground is open to kids aged 3 to 12 and features 11 different themed inflatable attractions, including a triathlon sports zone, countryside farm zone, and castle battle zone. Highlights include an 80-ping giant obstacle course inflatable and a 30-ping water zone with hand-powered boats, creating a joyful inflatable paradise for children. Tickets for the inflatable playground are purchased on-site and divided into five time slots per day. Each session lasts 90 minutes.
A Little Trip to Taoyuan: Fun Vegetable Picking in the Countryside with Kids
Taoyuan was once voted by netizens as the "least fun" county or city in Taiwan, but is that really the case? The Taoyuan Self-Guided Travel website lists over 10 mini trips, combining local activities and flower festival events to create family-friendly itineraries. Among them, the [Family Fun Day: Joyful Vegetable Picking in the Countryside] is one of the most popular options. The itinerary includes visits to the Kangzhuang Leisure Agriculture Area and Daxi Old Street. Though there are only two main spots, the activities are rich and engaging. The Kangzhuang Leisure Agriculture Area is a composite rural ecosystem that integrates primary industries such as an organic agriculture cooperative, flower cultivation, and various family farms; secondary industries including wooden furniture production and goat milk processing; and tertiary industries comprising leisure agriculture operators, landscape restaurants, and homestays. With abundant water sources, minimal industrial pollution, and a higher proportion of farmland than residential areas, it has been recognized by the Taoyuan City Government as one of the best regions for organic farming. Coupled with its convenient location and well-preserved traditional rural culture, it’s an ideal destination for family trips.
Taiwan's 12 Most Fun Hotels – This One’s the Kids' Champion
The peak summer travel season with families is approaching, and many hotels across Taiwan are targeting the business opportunity of parental indulgence by creating play spaces for kids or designing elaborate parent-child themed rooms. Children can have a blast just by staying, while parents can relax and accompany them, making “playing at the hotel” a popular choice for family trips. Recently, EasyTravel conducted an online survey titled “Taiwan’s 12 Most Fun Hotels – Which One Would You Take Your Kids To?” The winner was the Lancheng Regent Hotel, which boasts a variety of amusement facilities such as trampolines, spiral slides, racetracks, a children’s cinema, and a parent-child club.
Yunlin Launches 15 Rural Tours for Family Fun
To welcome the arrival of summer vacation, Yunlin County Government has guided local communities to develop 15 rural tour routes across mountainous, coastal, and plains areas, all available year-round. Seasonal farm experiences such as radish-pulling, peanut-harvesting, and soy sauce-making are also offered. Yunlin is a major agricultural production base in Taiwan. Drawing on three years of positive feedback, the county’s Cultural Affairs Bureau has introduced these rural experience tours this summer—perfect for family outings while subtly promoting food and agriculture education, showcasing the charm of rural life in depth. The 15 rural tours include one in Douliu titled “Flowering Plum Forest”; three in Huwei—“Deep Rural Culture Along Beixi,” “Tasteful Delights in Juetou,” and “Happy Peanut Farming Experience”; one in Dapi Township called “Century-Old Sanxiu Showcasing Its Charm”; four in Liutong Township—“Leisurely Farm Strolls at Zizitong Heart,” “Stories Beneath Shuzaijiao,” “Colorful Countryside Painting Tour,” and “Classic Garlic-Scented Mayuan.” One in Xiluo Township...
15 Rural Experience Tours Let Urbanites Try What They’ve Only Heard About
With the summer vacation approaching, Yunlin County Government has guided local communities to launch 15 tour routes along mountainous, coastal, and plain areas, all available year-round, including seasonal farming experiences such as radish pulling, peanut harvesting, and soy sauce cooking. Modern life is hectic, and getting close to nature is the most healing. As Taiwan’s agricultural production hub, Yunlin County’s Cultural Affairs Bureau, based on three years of positive feedback, has introduced rural experience tours this summer. These are perfect for family trips, subtly promote food and agriculture education, and deeply showcase the charm of rural life. The 15 rural tours include one in Douliu titled “Flowering Plum Forest”; three in Huwei — “Beixi Rural Culture & Deep Living,” “Quaint Charm in Jujintou,” and “Peanut Happiness Farming Experience”; one in Dapi Township — “Century-Old Sanshou Showcasing Its Glory”; and four in Litong Township — “Leisurely Farm Strolls,” “Stories in Shuzaijiao,” “Painted Time Rural Tour,” and “Old-World Garlic & Hemp Garden.”