The super dreamy Ferris wheel without the crowds!* Children’s New Playground also offers free entry.

Text & Photos /Hu Hu Long Long * Zhen Taifei

This was our second visit to the Children’s New Playground. Last time we came for the Tigger musical, which also happened to be in the evening. We learned from the official website that on weekends in December, the playground stays open late and you can enter for free if dressed in Christmas-themed attire. So we specially brought the Tiger & Dragon brothers to experience the Christmas vibe at the Children’s New Playground. There’s even a dedicated underground parking lot for the playground just around the corner.

By evening, the Children’s New Playground is already bathed in a romantic sea of lights. Although the official website states that if one person is dressed in Christmas attire, up to three people can enter for free, the entrance was completely open when we arrived—so the rule wasn’t strictly enforced. I think the goal is to encourage everyone to dress festively and share in the joyful Christmas atmosphere.

We visited on a Saturday evening and there just happened to be a live performance. I heard that on weekends there are street parades too. Maybe arriving a bit earlier would have let us join in. The kids were having the time of their lives singing and dancing.

The trees were also adorned with sparkling lights, like little elves—both playful and magical.

The Children’s New Playground currently has 13 rides in total. It’s recommended to check your child’s height before playing, so you don’t end up waiting in line only to find out they’re too short to ride—it’d be such a letdown.
Under 100cm: Rides 1–3 require an adult to accompany children. These include: Ocean Adventure Carousel, Fruit Ferris Wheel, Galaxy Monorail.

100cm~120cm: Rides 1–7 are all accessible. Ride 2 still requires an adult, including: Ocean Adventure, Fruit Ferris Wheel, Galaxy, Flying Magic, Flying Bus, Cosmic Spin, Radiation Chair, Star UFO, Mini Plane, and Spinning Coffee Cups.

120cm~130cm: Rides 1–8 are all available. Rides 10–12 can be accessed with an adult and include: Ocean Adventure, Fruit Ferris Wheel, Galaxy, Flying Magic, Flying Bus, Cosmic Spin, Radiation Chair, Star UFO, Mini Plane, Spinning Coffee Cups, Patrol Chair, Swing Chair, Magic Space Coaster, Roller Coaster, Little Dragon, and Happy Bumper Cars.

130cm~140cm: Rides 1–12 are all open. Ride 13 can be accessed with an adult.

140cm: All 13 rides are accessible.: Ride tickets are charged per ride/person. Five rides cost 30 NTD each, eight rides cost 20 NTD each. With an EasyCard, you can enjoy everything the park has to offer. The park also offers card top-up services.
Admission Fee: Full price 30 NTD / Discounted price 15 NTD
The Children’s New Playground at night is absolutely stunning. The neon lights shine bright and light up visitors’ hearts. Childhood memories are just so joyful and romantic.

We skipped the carousel—the Dream Sea area caught the attention of the two brothers. Aside from the 13 rides, the playground also has coin-operated attractions. This boat-riding game costs 50 NTD per ride. Look how seriously the brothers are taking it.

The entrance to the Ferris wheel is on the third floor. While waiting, we also captured the dazzling Ferris wheel framed by the railing. I wish time could freeze right here.

Different railing lights create unique framed views.

Wouldn’t it be great with a cup of coffee? The whole Children’s New Playground becomes my open-air café.

The nighttime Ferris wheel at the Children’s New Playground is really beautiful and incredibly photogenic. We definitely didn’t waste time while waiting in line.

The kids weren’t scared of heights at all—I have to admit, the older I get, the more I’m afraid of heights.

Also on the third floor is the Galaxy train. The light projections were so beautiful I couldn’t look away. Riding the Galaxy train through the magical lights, we were on our way to happiness.

I really highly recommend the Children’s New Playground at night. Watching the neon lights flicker across the rides, happiness just naturally wells up.

Only about four of the rides aren’t located on the third floor. Most entrances are on the third floor, so you can head straight up and start playing downstairs. This is the Whirlwind Flying Chair—kids over 100cm can ride alone, but we felt it spun a bit fast and might be too dizzying, so we didn’t let the brothers try it.

The Little Dragon, which kids over 120cm can ride with an adult, was a no-go for the Tiger & Dragon brothers since they’re under 110cm—they could only watch longingly.

We thought the bumper cars were available, but turns out you need to be over 120cm and accompanied by an adult. They were so upset about not getting to ride that we had to promise them they could play with the cars upstairs in the Auto Adventure area later.

The spinning coffee cups with their glowing projections are absolutely magical, like a scene straight out of a fairy tale—any moment now, Cinderella and her prince might appear.

There’s a semi-open seating area with a few shops where you can grab some snacks to tide you over. Funny enough, the kids at the Children's New Paradise don’t seem too hungry.

A UFO has landed at Children's New Paradise Up~ The nighttime rides are all so fantastical—the Starry Sky UFO is just about to blast off into outer space.

A new attraction at Children's New Paradise, though not yet open. Soon, you won’t have to head all the way to the Kaohsiung Science and Technology Museum for that thrill of a speedy descent.

For kids between 100cm and 120cm, there are about five rides to enjoy—way more fun than when we visited two years ago. The Flying Magic ride is super smooth, and the two brothers had a blast. We even rode it twice.

The Jungle Roar Treehouse nearby looks adorable, giving off serious Jack-and-the-Beanstalk vibes.

Can’t ride the bumper cars? Then let’s head upstairs for Car Fun—80 NT per ride.

It’s basically a lap around the racetrack. Parental accompaniment is recommended for safety.

No need to worry if you get hungry—aside from the semi-open plaza with snacks, there’s also a spacious food court for meals and breaks.

The only downside of visiting Children's New Paradise at night is the lack of performances, but thankfully the Tiger and Dragon brothers couldn’t sit still, so it ended up being more fun for us after dark.

Outside the food court, there are also coin-operated rides—might as well play first before settling down to eat.

The ball pit on the first floor is free for children under 150cm (minimum 90cm) and requires adult supervision. I think there’s some kind of digital control system, so if you want to play indoors, it’s best to register and queue up on-site.

The Children's New Paradise in its quiet, closing-hour glow is still stunningly beautiful. If you love the atmosphere of nightscapes, it’s worth a visit—even without riding the attractions, the joyful vibe is immersive.

The free sandbox and slide area—The Tiger and Dragon brothers made the most of their last chance to have some fun.

There’s a well-equipped rinsing area near the sandbox, plus a shaded canopy overhead. I imagine this spot gets pretty popular during the day.

Today was a rare occasion when the brothers skipped the carousel, leaving their happy footprints at Children's New Paradise with a final ride on either the Ferris wheel or the carousel.

The castle-like scenery reminded me of Kaohsiung’s Taroko Park, sharing a similar magic—that charm that gets even better at night.

The limited-time Christmas Anniversary Special from December 1, 2016 to January 2, 2017 not only extended hours to 8:00 PM on weekends but also featured lots of lucky draw activities. Limited edition punch cards were available at the visitor center. For details, check the official Children's New Paradise website.

Taipei Children's New Paradise
Address: No. 55, Section 5, Chengde Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
Admission: Regular 30 NT / Concession 15 NT
Operating Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 9:00–17:00 / Extended to 20:00 on Saturdays and during winter/summer vacations
Children's New Paradise Official Website

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