Can't forget it — the owner built the Mysterious Sugar Dog Village in Nantou.

I’d heard that the “Mysterious Sugar Dog Village” is a really cute place, so I took the chance during my Nantou trip and swung by this recently opened venue on my way back north.

I have to say, this “Sugar Dog Village” is hidden deep in the mountains — only brave adventurers dare to make the climb. (Xiao Hai: Are you misleading people?) Aside from being super secluded, we didn’t see any signs along the way as we followed the navigation. It left guests feeling completely clueless as they advanced along the route!?

But we still trusted the navigation to lead us to the right place, and sure enough, we spotted the big entrance gate of “Sugar Dog Village” by the roadside. Since the mountain road was narrow, we asked the staff at the entrance about parking and were told it was available if possible.

The staff also kindly asked if the park wasn’t very big, double-checking whether we really wanted to go in. But since we’d finally found the place, we really didn’t want to miss out again, so we quickly pulled out our wallets to pay. Of course, there’s also a way to use the discount coupon — the discounted amount specified can only be used at designated spots, not all at once in one place, so it’s important to confirm that beforehand.

Address: No. 2-6, Dongshan Road, Nantou City, Nantou County
Phone: 04-92230930
FB: Mysterious Sugar Dog Village - https://www.facebook.com/newgo.design/
Business Hours: 10:00–17:00

The creator behind this place — well, you probably don’t need Rongrong to tell you, most can guess. That’s right, it’s another new work by the creator of Xitou Monster Village. It has the same eerie mountain vibe, but this time the theme is “dogs”!? I heard the idea came from the creator’s longing for dogs, and the dog design is based on their own pet — a dog that left a deep impression.

Dogs have always been humanity’s most loyal companions. When you have a family or children, please believe that dogs can be the best playmates for little babies. Although the focus will inevitably shift to the baby, dogs are also beloved family members to whom we’ve devoted a lot of care. We hope that whether it’s kids or puppies, they’re raised with love and never abandoned.

There’s also one thing Xiao Hai really admires about the creator building “Sugar Dog Village” here — the terrain restrictions and the significant elevation differences.

Figuring out how to make everything look natural and not out of place, allowing visitors to stroll through the park without realizing it’s on a hillside — all of these required careful consideration and planning. These aspects really make you admire the original creator.

First, as we enter through the gate, we’ll see the “Sugar Dog Village” restaurant, where you can use your ticket to get a 50 NT discount. You can take a look at the menu at the entrance. Since it was close to lunchtime, we decided to eat here, but we’ll talk more about the restaurant later. Let’s first check out what other fun things there are to do in Sugar Dog Village.

Next to the restaurant is the souvenir area, where you can use a certain amount of discount coupons. Of course, you’ll be drawn to some of the creative designs outside. This place might seem a bit spooky at first glance, but it actually feels quite fun.

Walk into the souvenir area, and you’ll first see a wooden Ferris wheel displaying various flavored candies from “Sugar Dog Village,” which you can take home to share with kids.

At this point, music wafts through the souvenir area — I’m especially mentioning the music because it has a unique sound, thanks to the vintage turntable, no wonder the audio quality is so distinct and delicate. Plus, the creative items themed around “Sugar Dog Village” are all very dog-friendly.

Then the staff explained that if you insert coins outside, two lions will perform a dance show, so we brought little Yia to watch. Just as we were looking for where the lion performance was, we realized it was inside something resembling a drum tower. Insert 50 NT, the gate opens, and you’ll see two dancing lions putting on a show inside — super fun. We even recorded a short video for everyone to enjoy.

After the lion dance, there’s a small suspension bridge that can hold two people. If we’re talking in monster world terms, it’s kind of like the bridge that leads to the underworld.

Little Yia saw the bridge and wanted to walk across it herself. Halfway across, she called us to join her on the bridge. We originally thought we shouldn’t let her cross alone, worried she’d get upset, but when we followed her onto the bridge, the sudden bouncing caught her off guard, and she started crying loudly out of fear.

After crossing the bridge, you’ll see a barbershop with very complete props — wonder if you can actually get a haircut here?

Going downstairs from the barbershop, you’ll find lots of “Sugar Dog Village” cultural and creative items — many adorable little souvenirs. If you’re bringing kids, you’ll probably end up spending quite a bit.

One reason for coming to this “Lang Dog Shop” is to exchange your voucher for a robot admission ticket.

Speaking of the robot theater — it didn’t raise our expectations much. After all, we came to see monsters, not a robot exhibition. But as bloggers, we had to check it out. We handed the ticket to the staff, and you’ll see lots of sentimental photos and text on the display boards.

Just as we were reading the wall text, we turned a corner and were met with an astonishing sight — giant robots!? Did I just step into DiverCity Tokyo Plaza? Why are there several hidden robots here? It was truly jaw-dropping.

The signboards also featured very touching messages about the sense of loss faced during disasters — perhaps a robot could help speed up rescue efforts and prevent more tragedies.

But the scariest part of any invention is the hidden desire of users to cause harm. No matter how convenient technology is, the mindset of the user remains the biggest issue.

After leaving the robot exhibit, you’ll see the most iconic torii gate, next to an unfinished hot spring area. It’s unclear whether a hot spring zone for visitors will be available in the future. Imagine soaking in a hot spring here — it would be quite the experience.

Keep walking down, and the dog-themed elements become more diverse in this area. Along the path, there are encouraging phrases about not losing faith in life, presented in fun ways that also introduce the various names and facilities of “Sugar Dog Village.”

The "Hand Wash Station" features a dog-themed twist, and the water outlet is designed in a very playful way. Aligned with the dog theme, you can also draw fortune sticks by tossing a coin here.

After walking around, let’s head back to the restaurant. The space is spacious and relaxing, with an aesthetic that’s very youthful and artsy. The restaurant is also very dog-friendly, so you can bring your pet along to enjoy the experience.

Checking out the menu, you’ll find options like grilled chicken meals, barbecue sets, combo meals, and drinks. It’s a bit tricky to explain how to order, so to avoid any confusion, we recommend hearing the explanation in person on-site. Prices range between $100 and $800, while alcoholic beverages and drinks are priced slightly higher.

After placing your order, the staff will serve you dog-bone-shaped bread, which has a fun and unique design and actually tastes pretty good. Since main dishes come with a choice of drink, we went with winter melon tea and orange juice.

The chef’s grilled ribs and pork bone porridge… were all quite good. Dining in this atmosphere is actually much better than expected.

While you’re eating, if you’ve ordered any grilled chicken dishes, you’ll see a dog pushing out your meal. While it’s not a real robotic dog, it’s a staff member pushing the cart designed as one — but whenever a dog appears, it attracts lots of people to take photos. The grilled chicken meals come in very generous portions, enough for 2–3 people.

Although “Sugar Dog Village” isn’t very large, it has plenty of interesting designs that are great for taking lots of photos.

And although “Sugar Dog Village” is somewhat hidden, it’s still worth bringing kids to see the giant robot and the adorable monster dog village.

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